{"product_id":"the-mexican-american-war-a-captivating-guide-to-the-armed-conflict-between-the-united-states-of-america-and-mexico-along-with-the-impact-of-the-9781637165430","title":"The Mexican-American War: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Conflict between the United States of America and Mexico along with the Impact of the","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that the United States tried to buy territory from Mexico before the war?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mexican-American War was a short war between the United States and Mexico in the 19th century that played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of the continent and had a long-lasting effect on both countries. However, why is the war often overlooked by people?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though it was one of the first major offensive wars fought by the United States, the truth is that it often gets overshadowed by notable events that followed it, like the American Civil War. In fact, most people likely know more about the Battle of the Alamo, which preceded the war, than the Battle of Palo Alto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to fix that. Get ready to learn more about this short conflict between two neighboring nations in North America and how it changed the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe causes of the war, such as Spanish colonialism and the age of expansionism in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Texas Revolution, including the famed Battle of the Alamo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perspectives of both sides before, during, and after the war, to better understand the reasons behind each decision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main political figures of the period, including US President James K. Polk, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, and General Santa Anna of Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motivations, goals, and actions of the various figures involved in the war, such as Zachary Taylor, who would later become a US president\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe detailed events of the conflict itself, which spanned a period of almost two years and took the lives of more than thirteen thousand people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button to learn more about the Mexican-American War!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Captivating History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/31\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637165430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Captivating History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41614445150389,"sku":"9781637165430","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_ae4b135d-b8ea-4c8c-b840-93f72410e91d.jpg?v=1644901104","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-mexican-american-war-a-captivating-guide-to-the-armed-conflict-between-the-united-states-of-america-and-mexico-along-with-the-impact-of-the-9781637165430","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}