Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth
Description
This provocative work reexamines the Battle of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution, separating the historical record from the heroic legend that has shaped Texas identity for generations. It restores the often-overlooked roles of Tejanos and other participants while examining the political and social forces—including the conflict over slavery—that influenced the struggle for independence. The authors then trace how the Alamo became a powerful creation myth, forged and amplified through the Jim Crow era and later contested in debates over race, memory, and belonging. Engaging, sharply argued, and timely, the book explores why this enduring symbol remains at the center of America’s culture wars.
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paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jun 7, 2022
416 pages
ISBN: 9781984880116
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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