The Alamo
A Cultural History
1st Edition
Published on 1. November 2001
272 pages
978-1-4617-3435-2 (ISBN)
Description
After two short weeks under siege, the climactic battle of the Alamo lasted under an hour, but its aftermath spawned a legend. The Alamo: A Cultural History explores the transformation of the fort from its 1718 inception as a Franciscan mission to its current status as a tourist attraction, historical monument, and international symbol of freedom.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
File size
51,27 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4617-3435-2 (9781461734352)
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Book
11/2001
Taylor Publishing Company
€47.18
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Person
By Frank Thompson
Content
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 The Mission
- Sidebar: The Shifting Face of the Alamo-a Visual Essay
- 2 The Fortress
- 3 From Army Headquarters to Department Store
- 4 The Second Battle of the Alamo
- 5 The Alamo of Poet and Playwright
- 6 The Cinematic Alamo
- Sidebar: Two Lost Alamo Films-and an Alamo Mystery
- 7 Fun and Games: Alamo Toys, Songs, and Souvenirs
- 8 Rebuilding the Alamo
- 9 Alamo Ghosts
- 10 The Alamo to Come
- Appendixes
- Appendix 1: A Select Bibliography
- Appendix 2: Alamo Films
- Appendix 3: Selected Alamo Theatrical Works
- Appendix 4: Selected Alamo Poetry
- Appendix 5: Selected Alamo Songs
- Notes
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- About the Author
