The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Account of the Conflict Between USA and Mexico in 1846-1848By Justin H. Smith
Length55h 50m
About this audiobook
Justin H. Smith's The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2) is a monumental narrative history of the conflict that reshaped North America between 1846 and 1848. Combining diplomatic, military, and political analysis, Smith traces the war from its contested origins through the campaigns of Taylor, Scott, and Kearny to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. His prose is formal, exacting, and deeply archival, reflecting the early twentieth-century ideal of comprehensive documentary history while also participating in debates over expansion, national destiny, and imperial power. Smith, an American historian and former professor, brought to the work an extraordinary command of official correspondence, memoirs, newspapers, and government records from both the United States and Mexico. His long immersion in primary sources, and his interest in explaining policy as well as battlefield action, helped produce a study ambitious enough to earn the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1920. This two-volume work is best recommended to readers seeking more than a summary of battles. Scholars, students, and historically minded general readers will value its breadth, evidentiary rigor, and sustained attention to the war's political consequences.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length55 hrs 50 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Mexican-American War (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
26XVIII. The Genesis of Two Campaigns
2Introduction
27XIX. Santa Anna Prepares to Strike
3Synopsis
28XX. Buena Vista
4Historical Context
29Notes on Volume I (pt. 1)
5VOLUME I
30Notes on Volume I (pt. 2)
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6Preface
31Notes on Volume I (pt. 3)
7Conspectus of Events
32Notes on Volume I (pt. 4)
8Pronunciation of Spanish
33Notes on Volume I (pt. 5)
9I. Mexico and the Mexicans
34Appendix (Manuscript Sources)
10II. The Political Education of Mexico
35VOLUME II
11III. The Relations between the United States and Mexico, 1825–1843
36XXI. Behind the Scenes at Mexico
12IV. The Relations between the United States and Mexico, 1843–1846
37XXII. Vera Cruz
13V. The Mexican Attitude on the Eve of War
38XXIII. Cerro Gordo
14VI. The American Attitude on the Eve of War
39XXIV. Puebla
15VII. The Preliminaries of the Conflict
40XXV. On to the Capital
16VIII. Palo Alto and Resaca de Guerrero
41XXVI. Contreras and Churubusco
17IX. The United States Meets the Crisis
42XXVII. Negotiations
18X. The Chosen Leaders Advance
43XXVIII. Molino del Rey, Chapultepec and Mexico
19XI. Taylor Sets out for Saltillo
44XXIX. Final Military Operations
20XII. Monterey
45XXX. The Naval Operations
21XIII. Saltillo, Parras, and Tampico
46XXXI. The Americans as Conquerors
22XIV. Santa Fe
47XXXII. Peace
23XV. Chihuahua
48XXXIII. The Finances of the War
24XVI. The California Question
49XXXIV. The War in American Politics
25XVII. The Conquest of California
50XXXV. The Foreign Relations of the War
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