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Abraham Lincoln and Mexico : a history of courage, intrigue and unlikely friendships /

Authors:
Hogan, Michael,
Item ID:
71201800200017
Publisher:
San Diego, California : EgretBooks.com, 2016.
ISBN:
9780985774493; 0985774495
Call Number:
E407
Physical Description:
361 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
Topic:
Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Diplomatic history.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Ju�arez, Benito, 1806-1872.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Mexico.
Mexico -- Foreign relations -- United States.
United States -- History -- 19th century.
Mexico -- History -- 19th century.
Note:
Issued also in various ebook formats.; Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-333) and index.; Mexico before the conflict -- Texas statehood and General Taylor's army -- The Thornton Affair and Mr. Polk's War -- The loyal opposition argues against war with Mexico -- Abraham Lincoln and the Spot Resolutions -- Lincoln writes to Herndon -- Consummate politician or courageous statesman? -- Pilloried in the press for pro-Mexican views -- The Mexican Republic much reduced -- The United States inherits the whirlwind -- Lincoln and the beginnings of the Civil War -- Friends of Mexico, friends of Lincoln -- The French empire in Mexico -- Four for freedom: Grant and Sheridan, Romero and Ju�arez -- US Colored Troops and American Legion of Honor -- Imperialist forces falter -- The march to Mexico City -- Lincoln's legacy, Mexico's pride.
OCLC Number:
ocn946881503
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
Category:
Books & Pamphlets