| Author: | Frank Thompson | ISBN: | 9781461734352 |
| Publisher: | Taylor Trade Publishing | Publication: | November 1, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Taylor Trade Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Frank Thompson |
| ISBN: | 9781461734352 |
| Publisher: | Taylor Trade Publishing |
| Publication: | November 1, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Taylor Trade Publishing |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
