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Texas Rising

The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846

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The official nonfiction companion to HISTORY's dramatic series Texas Rising (created by the same team that made the ratings record-breaker Hatfields & McCoys): a thrilling new narrative history of the Texas Revolution and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers who patrolled the violent western frontier

March 1836: The Republic of Texas, just weeks old, is already near collapse. William Barret Travis and his brave defenders of the Alamo in San Antonio have been slaughtered. Hundreds more Texan soldiers have surrendered at Goliad, only to be marched outside the fortress and executed by order of the ruthless Mexican general Santa Anna, a dictator denying Texans their freedom and liberty.

General Sam Houston—a hard-drinking, hot-tempered opportunist—remains in command of a small band of volunteer colonists, mercenaries, and the newly organized Texas Rangers. They are the last hope for Texas to challenge the relentless advance of Santa Anna's much larger Mexican Army—yet many of them curse Houston, enraged by his decision to retreat across Texas before the advancing enemy.

The exhausted, outnumbered rebels will meet their destiny on an empty plain near the Gulf Coast next to the San Jacinto River—and make a stand that determines the fate of the young nation. "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!" will be the battle cries, and the order of the day will echo Travis's at the Alamo: Victory or death.

Acclaimed Texas historian Stephen L. Moore's new narrative history tells the full, thrilling story of the Texas Revolution from its humble beginnings to its dramatic conclusion, and reveals the contributions of the fabled Texas Rangers—both during the revolution and in the frontier Indian wars that followed.

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      P.J. Ochlan provides an urbane voice for this account of the 1836 Texas Revolution. His neutral, all-American pronunciation, as opposed to a Texas drawl, is suitable for the author's assertion that the Texas Revolution is a key component of U.S. history rather than a mere Texas tale. As Ochlan describes the brave Texan defenders of the Alamo, he provides subtle color for Travis and Bowie, while lending a hint of fanaticism to the outlandish Mexican president Santa Anna. As the Battle of San Jacinto paves the way for the independent Republic of Texas, Sam Houston is portrayed as both a hero and a swashbuckling opportunist. Ochlan delivers this narrative with reverence for the author's vivid historical details and vibrant real-life characters. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2015

      Moore (Pacific Payback; Battle Surface) provides a lively account of the battles of the Texas Revolution against Mexico in the 1830s and subsequent fighting against native tribes residing in the region. As a tie-in with a forthcoming History Channel series of the same name, this account focuses on colorful description rather than analysis, effectively conveying the brutality of combat on all sides. Early on, Moore emphasizes how Texans justified the revolution in terms reminiscent of the American Revolution, with Mexican dictator Santa Anna depicted as the despot and Texans as the founding fathers. Beyond that, however, the author provides little to help understand the broader context of the feuding. The way in which happenings in Texas relate to Mexican history receives minimal attention, and the relationship of what occurred in Texas to events in the United States, from which most of these fighters migrated, remains unclear. Descriptions of Texas frontier society beyond the battlefields, including everyday relationships between settlers and Indian tribes is largely absent. Above all, readers not already familiar with the time line, places, and characters of the Texas Revolution may find themselves lost in the fast-moving narrative. VERDICT Those acquainted with the topic will find this a quick read. Others may want to wait until they view the television series. The book will primarily appeal to libraries with Texas or military history collections. [See Prepub Alert, 11/17/14.]--Charles K. Piehl, Minnesota State Univ., Mankato

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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