A Line in the Sand - by Randy Roberts & James S Olson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Roberts and Olson retell the story of the Alamo from both the Mexican and American perspectives, delving into historical accuracy of such myths as the Bowie's famous "line in the sand, " Crockett's celebrated fight to the death, and the common portrayal of the Mexicans as ruthless killers. of photos.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In late February and early March of 1836, a Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna lay siege to a mission known as the Alamo, held by a small band of rebels that included Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William Travis. In the dark early morning of March 6, all inside the fort were dead -- and one of America's most enduring legends was born. <br> Randy Roberts and James S. Olson retell the story of the Alamo from both the Mexican and the American perspectives, delving into the historical accuracy of such myths as Bowie's famous line in the sand, Crockett's celebrated fight to the death, and the common portrayal of the Mexicans as ruthless killers. Separating fact from fiction, they trace how and why those fictions grew, from the rapid spread of the rallying cry Remember the Alamo! to the patriotic depictions of battle in American films and television to the potency of the Alamo as a symbol in Texas politics and American culture today.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>The New Yorker</i> Enjoyable, innovative....Roberts and Olson do a commendable job of re-creating the murky circumstances of the battle.<br><br>Dan Rather <i>The Wall Street Journal</i> Rich in historical and biographical detail...one of the strongest accounts I've read of the drive for Texas independence.<br><br>David Uhler <i>San Antonio Express-News</i> A rare overview of historic Alamo controversies and a thorough examination of the reasons why the Shrine of Texas Liberty has been elevated to the status of worldwide icon.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Randy Roberts</b> is professor of history at Purdue University and lives in Lafayette, Indiana.
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