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A Sinister Splendor: A Mexican War Novel de Blakely, Mike
de Blakely, Mike - Género: English
Sinopsis
Pairing extensive research with a brilliance for reviving the past in gripping narrative, Spur Award-winning author Mike Blakely has penned an epic, historical novelization of the Mexican-American War in A Sinister Splendor
1845. Texas joins the union. Mexico threatens war over the disputed Texas border. But much more than the Rio Grande Valley lies at stake—expansionists dream of an America that sprawls all the way to the Pacific Coast. Can a conflict with an already war-torn Mexico satisfy this lust for territory?
President James K. Polk sends troops the Texas border to test Mexico's appetite for war. General Zachary Taylor, known as "Old Rough and Ready," leads the invasion south. A 24-year-old lieutenant named Ulysses S. Grant gets his first taste of battle. Texas Rangers John Coffee Hays and Sam Walker expand their reputations as fearless fighting men. An Irishman, John Riley, quits the U.S. Army—along with hundreds of other...
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The Mexican War is effectively portrayed using a dozen characters, mostly historical.2 s Alex1 review2
If youre interested in the Mexican War or have enjoyed Blood Meridian or In The Rogues Blood, you will really enjoy A Sinister Splendor! Truly well written historical fiction! 2 s Thomas196 34
A great historical fiction novel of The Mexican War by Spur Award winning author Mike Blakely that I would highly recommend to others.historical-fiction mexican-war sjpl1 Tim Armstrong501 4
This was an absolutely fantastic read. I could hardly put it down at points, especially the last quarter of the book. Cannot wait for a sequel!owned1 Laura Jean1,045 16
***SPOILER ALERT***
This book was masterfully written. I reminded me a lot of KILLER ANGELS by Michael Shaara. Just the way the author brought those who fought in the Mexican American War to life. So vividly described it's you were there.
I also was not aware about the nativist movement of the 1840s. I know about the 1920s, but not this earlier one that especially targeted the Irish. I also had no idea that so many Irish Americans deserted to serve the Mexican Army. it makes sense, I had just not known about it.
It was also interesting to see how those soldiers who would become famous Generals two decades hence in the American Civil War started their careers during the Mexican American War: Jeff Davis and Ulysses S. Grant. And I did actually know that many Civil War generals got their start during the Mexican American War before starting this book, but what I hadn't realized was that many of the generals in THIS war had gotten their start during the war of 1812: Zachary Taylor and General Wool.
Again, this was a beautifully written book. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys war fiction with lots of action and vivid characterization and description. 2022 historical-fiction library ...more Jane1,602 213
Different points of view of [mostly] soldiers, both Mexican and American, in the Mexican War, which set up the boundary of Texas as the Rio Grande. I remember the barest facts about this little-known period in history from grade school, but it was good to fill in gaps in my knowledge. Many of these people were actual historical figures.library mexican-war1 Kurt Michel4
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