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Best books to learn The Mexican-American War, in order
The war of 1846-48 is the most consequential American war that most Americans cannot describe: it took roughly half of Mexico's national territory, made the fight over slavery's westward spread unavoidable, and trained almost every officer who would command at Gettysburg. It is also a subject whose standard account has been rewritten twice.
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The Mexican-American War: books to read, in order
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- How should I approach learning the mexican-american war?
- The war of 1846-48 is the most consequential American war that most Americans cannot describe: it took roughly half of Mexico's national territory, made the fight over slavery's westward spread unavoidable, and trained almost every officer who would command at Gettysburg. It is also a subject whose standard account has been rewritten twice.
- What's a good book to start the mexican-american war with?
- A strong starting point is The Occupation of Mexico, May 1846-July 1848 by Stephen A. Carney. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the mexican-american war?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Spanish-American War, The Philippine-American War.