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The official nonfiction companion to HISTORY's dramatic series Texas Rising (created by the same team that made the ratings record-breaker Hatfields & McCoys): a thrilling new narrative history of the Texas Revolution and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers who patrolled the violent western frontierMarch 1836: The Republic of Texas, just weeks old, is already near collapse. William Barret Travis and his brave defenders of the Alamo in San Antonio have been slaughtered. Hundreds more Texan soldiers have surrendered at Goliad, only to be marched outside the fortress and executed by order of the ruthless Mexican general Santa Anna, a dictator denying Texans their freedom and liberty.General Sam Houston - a hard-drinking, hot-tempered opportunist - remains in command of a small band of volunteer colonists, mercenaries, and the newly organized Texas Rangers.
About the Author
Stephen L. Moore, a sixth generation Texan, is the author of eighteen books on World War II and Texas history. He has contributed articles to a number of historical journals, contributes book reviews to the Dallas Morning News, and has twice been a featured author at the Texas Book Festival in Austin.
