A Glorious Defeat

Mexico and Its War with the United States

Barrett Brown, Timothy J. Henderson

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Henry Holt
01 July 2008

History; History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Military history

The war that was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was a major event in the history of both countries: it cost Mexico half of its national territory, opened western North America to U.S. expansion, and brought to the surface a host of tensions that led to devastating civil wars in both countries. Among generations of Latin Americans, it helped to cement the image of the United States as an arrogant, aggressive, and imperialist nation, poisoning relations between a young America and its southern neighbours.

In contrast to many current books, which treat the war as a fundamentally American experience, Timothy J. Henderson offers a fresh perspective by looking closely at the Mexican side of the equation. He examines the tremendous inequalities of Mexican society and provides a greater understanding of the intense factionalism and political paralysis leading up to and through the war. Also touching on a range of topics from culture and ethnicity to religion and geography, this comprehensive yet concise narrative humanizes the conflict and serves as the perfect introduction for new readers of Mexican history.

By: Barrett Brown, Timothy J. Henderson
Imprint: Henry Holt
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9780809049677
ISBN 10: 0809049678
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 July 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Timothy J. Henderson is an associate professor of history at Auburn University, Montgomery, and the author of several books on Mexican history, including the The Mexican Wars for Independence.