Texas - Revolution & Republic, Generals & Military Leaders - Biography, General & Miscellaneous Military Biography, General & Miscellaneous Mexican History
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Most Americans regarded Antonio López de Santa Anna as a villain for his brutal assault on the Alamo in 1836. What many don’t realize is that few individuals have caused their own nation greater pain. He lost one-third of Mexico’s territory in wars, sold almost another 30,000 square miles while pocketing most of the money, and repeatedly bankrupted the nation. His extravagance was legendary, as testified to by the burial of his amputated leg at the nation’s great expense. He served as his country’s president eleven different times in a span of thirty years and was constantly involved in devious political intrigue. Yet, in spite of his failings and notorious reputation today, Santa Anna was often viewed by his people as a hero and savior. Robert Scheina analyzes this complex man and provides a solid overview of Mexico’s political history against the fabric of social and cultural turmoil.Editorials
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Scheina (history, National Defense U.) presents a military and political history of Mexican general and president Santa Anna. He argues that Santa Anna was a masterful political opportunist and that despite his disastrous losses to the United States, he was an audacious, brave, and resourceful military leader. He suggests that Santa Anna was most successful against feudal armies of patronage, but that facing soldiers having a personal stake in outcomes often led to defeat. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 15, 2002
Publisher
Brassey's US
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781574884050