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Understanding 9/11The history of Mexico and its wars : comprising an account of the Aztec empire, the Cortez conquest, the Spaniards' rule, the Mexican revolution, the Texan war, the war with the United States, and the Maximilian invasion ; together with an account of Mexican commerce, agriculture ... and the social condition of the people
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xii, 706 pages : 24 cm
History of the Republic of Mexico from before the Conquistadors to 1882. Focus of the book is concentrated on the 19th century detailing the wars of Mexico, including their war for Independence, and the wars with Texas and the United States. Attention is also given to social and economic aspects of the country again focusing on late 19th century statistics
Geographical outline of Mexico -- The Aztec Empire before the Conquest -- Manners, customs, and social conditions of the Aztecs -- Ancient monuments of Mexico -- History of the Conquest by Cortes -- Mexico under the Spaniards -- The Mexican Revolution -- History of the Mexican Republic -- Causes of the Mexican War -- Opening of the campaign on the Rio Grande, Siege of Fort Brown -- Battle of Palo Alto -- Battle of Resaca de la Palma -- Barita and Matamoras captured -- Events subsequent to the capture of Matamoras -- March to Monterey -- Storming of Federation and Independence Hills -- Storming of Monterey -- Capitulation of Monterey -- Operations subsequent to the capture of Monterey -- March of General Wool to Monclova -- Santa Anna's march to Buena Vista, Battle ground and skirmishes of February 22d -- Battle of Buena Vista -- Conquest of California and New Mexico -- Siege of Vera Cruz -- March towards the capital, and Battle of Cerro Gordo -- The guerrilla warfare -- March to the capital, and Battles of Contreras and Churubusco -- The Armistice -- Storming of Molino del Rey -- Storming of Chapultepec -- Storming of San Cosme and Belen Gates -- Entrance into the capital -- Siege of Puebla -- Battles of Huamantla and Atlixco -- Capture of Guaymas, and movements of the guerrillas -- Operations in California and New Mexico -- Close of the war -- Mexico along the highways -- Its population, manners, customs, productions, and public improvements -- An historical sketch -- Imports, exports, duties and values of coins. The business man's ready reference calendar -- Appendix -- Indexed map of Mexico
xii, 706 pages : 24 cm
History of the Republic of Mexico from before the Conquistadors to 1882. Focus of the book is concentrated on the 19th century detailing the wars of Mexico, including their war for Independence, and the wars with Texas and the United States. Attention is also given to social and economic aspects of the country again focusing on late 19th century statistics
Geographical outline of Mexico -- The Aztec Empire before the Conquest -- Manners, customs, and social conditions of the Aztecs -- Ancient monuments of Mexico -- History of the Conquest by Cortes -- Mexico under the Spaniards -- The Mexican Revolution -- History of the Mexican Republic -- Causes of the Mexican War -- Opening of the campaign on the Rio Grande, Siege of Fort Brown -- Battle of Palo Alto -- Battle of Resaca de la Palma -- Barita and Matamoras captured -- Events subsequent to the capture of Matamoras -- March to Monterey -- Storming of Federation and Independence Hills -- Storming of Monterey -- Capitulation of Monterey -- Operations subsequent to the capture of Monterey -- March of General Wool to Monclova -- Santa Anna's march to Buena Vista, Battle ground and skirmishes of February 22d -- Battle of Buena Vista -- Conquest of California and New Mexico -- Siege of Vera Cruz -- March towards the capital, and Battle of Cerro Gordo -- The guerrilla warfare -- March to the capital, and Battles of Contreras and Churubusco -- The Armistice -- Storming of Molino del Rey -- Storming of Chapultepec -- Storming of San Cosme and Belen Gates -- Entrance into the capital -- Siege of Puebla -- Battles of Huamantla and Atlixco -- Capture of Guaymas, and movements of the guerrillas -- Operations in California and New Mexico -- Close of the war -- Mexico along the highways -- Its population, manners, customs, productions, and public improvements -- An historical sketch -- Imports, exports, duties and values of coins. The business man's ready reference calendar -- Appendix -- Indexed map of Mexico
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