Drawing on a rich, interdisciplinary collection of U.S. and Mexican sources, this volume explores the conflict that redrew the boundaries of the North American continent in the nineteenth century. Among the many period texts included here are letters from U.S. and Mexican soldiers, governmental proclamations, songs, caricatures, poetry, and newspaper articles. An Introduction, a chronology, maps, and suggestions for further reading are also included.

Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chronology of Texas and the U.S.-Mexican War; Maps; The Settlement and Independence of Texas; The Annexation of Texas and the Road to War; Scenes of War, 1846-1847; The Politics of War; Legacies of War; Literature, Culture, and Memory; Suggestions for Further Reading.