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First your review of Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History

Originally I gave this volume 4 stars as the author makes this a fun dramatic story. I bask the details on the Texas Revolution trail, or events leading upwardly to the Alamo.
As usual Travis, Crockett, and Bowie are highlighted as defenders of the Alamo. I recollect information technology was a bit unfortunate that more time was non spend telling the story of the soldiers.
Also, the Alamo center witness accounts vary greatly. The writer seems to pick the well-nigh pop theories of how Bowie and Crockett died. Theories I have hear Originally I gave this book 4 stars as the author makes this a fun dramatic story. I savour the details on the Texas Revolution trail, or events leading upwardly to the Alamo.
Every bit usual Travis, Crockett, and Bowie are highlighted equally defenders of the Alamo. I retrieve it was a bit unfortunate that more time was non spend telling the story of the soldiers.
Also, the Alamo heart witness accounts vary greatly. The author seems to pick the virtually popular theories of how Bowie and Crockett died. Theories I take heard or read include Crockett was captured and executed by swords. Or shot. Or died from a bayonet to the middle. Or he died fighting. First he was using his famous knife to stab Mexican soldiers equally the entered a edifice. He was shot in his right arm and then used his left arm and burglarize to society more soldiers. He was and so hit with a bayonet in the heart. Or under his correct eye. I eye witness said he was dead on the basis surrounded by dead Mexican soldiers with his famous hat laying next to him on the ground.
Past writing details that audio like proven fact in a book that should exist non fiction is a mistake in my opinion.
The story of the Alamo is both heartbreaking and inspiring. This volume is heavy on the inspiring. Mayhap this volume was meant for people who don't ordinarily bask nonfiction. ...more

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With Bill O'Reilly off the network, FOX News personality Brian Kilmeade has taken up the "pop history" slack...Kilmeade delivers, but like O'Reilly, a narrative in an easy to read structure that makes us want to come back for more...Very similar to the Walter Lord's "A Time to Stand up," but with more of a focus on the role of Sam Houston in the creation of the nation/country Texas!!!...Proficient Stuff...More than please!!! With Neb O'Reilly off the network, Trick News personality Brian Kilmeade has taken upwards the "pop history" slack...Kilmeade delivers, just like O'Reilly, a narrative in an like shooting fish in a barrel to read construction that makes us want to come back for more than...Very similar to the Walter Lord'south "A Time to Stand up," but with more of a focus on the role of Sam Houston in the creation of the nation/state Texas!!!...Good Stuff...More please!!! ...more than

Some other dandy book past Kilmeade. So readable.

I loved getting to know the men who fled to Mexican territory to start their lives over later they'd messed upward royally in u.s.a.. Most of these Texians (initial spelling) were drunks and cheats and failures in their previous lives. Their second chance was to settle in Mexico, which meant facing the shear brutality of starting from aught while ever on the lookout for Indian attacks. It was a tough life, simply nothing compared to the callous fell

Another great book by Kilmeade. So readable.

I loved getting to know the men who fled to Mexican territory to get-go their lives over afterwards they'd messed up royally in the states. Most of these Texians (initial spelling) were drunks and cheats and failures in their previous lives. Their 2d take chances was to settle in United mexican states, which meant facing the shear brutality of starting from aught while always on the lookout for Indian attacks. It was a tough life, but null compared to the callous cruelty and viciousness of Santa Anna.

Loved reading about the skilful and bad choices fabricated at the Alamo and the battles that occurred afterward. Excellent detail. Helped me to finally empathize how Texas became an independent nation from Mexico and so function of the Us.

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A must read for all lovers of liberty. Kilmeade skims off the cowardly patriot's dross by placing united states of america right in the action of freedom's furnace. There we are browbeaten on the anvil of the example of Texas liberation: "God and Texas - Liberty or Expiry." History shows that freedom comes merely through acts of bravery. Only ask Jesus.

Nov 17, 2019 Steve Hall rated it did not like information technology

Disappointing — this volume comes beyond more as a schoolhouse book report than a scholarly examination of the Alamo and its aftermath. It seemed Mr. Kilmeade watched the movie and so wrote a book. I paid $30 for this at an airport bookstore. What a mistake.

February 22, 2020 Kimberly rated information technology really liked it

This was an easy-to-read history of Texas and its founders as a Democracy. Every bit with other Kilmeade books, there is evidently a lot of supposition and triangulation (which the author acknowledges) in order to accept a readable story.

Jan fourteen, 2020 Phil rated it it was ok

2-stars might be a stretch. Who among us (of a sure historic period) was not at some signal defenseless up in the fight for Texas independence with the siege of the Alamo at the core. The question always remained what part myth, what part reality? Kilmeade does petty to move by myth. Indeed, in the 'Acknowledgements' he concedes that the historic record is cloudy and conflicting and faced with such he compared, examined, contrasted . . . and used his judgement for what 'nigh likely happened'. In short, he Two-stars might exist a stretch. Who amongst us (of a certain age) was non at some signal defenseless upwardly in the fight for Texas independence with the siege of the Alamo at the core. The question ever remained what office myth, what part reality? Kilmeade does footling to move past myth. Indeed, in the 'Acknowledgements' he concedes that the historic tape is cloudy and conflicting and faced with such he compared, examined, contrasted . . . and used his sentence for what 'virtually probable happened'. In short, he runs with myth.

The expansion of slavery, the No. one political topics of that era, was underneath the Texas Revolution. The Anglo-Americans swore to obey the laws of United mexican states, including the 1829 emancipation proclamation. Mexico was ardently Catholic and wanted nothing to do with the peculiar institution that was slowly ripping the Us apart. You volition find none of that here.

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This was really slap-up! I expected it to be good and informative, only information technology was much more lively and riveting than I expected. I'm a Texan, and then I know the story and nigh of the details, merely Brian's style kept me on the edge of my seat as we marched toward Texas Independence at the Boxing of San Jacinto. Along the way I learned some details I didn't know, and got to know the personalities of several of import Texas Heroes I only knew from a distance earlier. This was really great! I expected it to exist adept and informative, but it was much more than lively and riveting than I expected. I'yard a Texan, so I know the story and about of the details, merely Brian'due south style kept me on the edge of my seat as we marched toward Texas Independence at the Battle of San Jacinto. Along the way I learned some details I didn't know, and got to know the personalities of several important Texas Heroes I simply knew from a altitude earlier. ...more than

Having been educated in Texas, information technology would be easy for me to say that this book is an overview of the Texas Revolution. By saying the easy thing, I would be ignoring how Killmeade worked to include women'due south presence and participation in the Texas Revolution, how he worked to indicate the importance of the fledging newspaper the Telegraph and the Texas Register. Maybe someone who nonetheless can will seek out the newspapers records and write a historical/rhetorical assay of the part the paper played Having been educated in Texas, it would exist like shooting fish in a barrel for me to say that this volume is an overview of the Texas Revolution. By maxim the easy thing, I would be ignoring how Killmeade worked to include women's presence and participation in the Texas Revolution, how he worked to betoken the importance of the fledging paper the Telegraph and the Texas Register. Mayhap someone who all the same can volition seek out the newspapers records and write a historical/rhetorical analysis of the part the newspaper played in spreading data or propaganda.

This is the second volume by Killmeade that I accept read. I take also read Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed American History. I promise to read more than.

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Jun 03, 2021 Rick rated it it was amazing

This was an fantabulous telling of what happened after the slaughter at the Alamo. Sam Houston was in a position to lead a ragtag regular army against a very well-drilled and well-armed Mexican army led past Full general (and President) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Houston was on the verge of seeing his army autumn apart due to the lack of engagement on his role. Notwithstanding, Houston took a folio from Full general George Washington and waited until the time was correct. While the US authorities was not officially involved in t This was an splendid telling of what happened later the slaughter at the Alamo. Sam Houston was in a position to lead a ragtag ground forces against a very well-drilled and well-armed Mexican army led by General (and President) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Houston was on the verge of seeing his regular army fall apart due to the lack of engagement on his part. Nevertheless, Houston took a folio from Full general George Washington and waited until the fourth dimension was correct. While the United states of america government was not officially involved in the Secretarial assistant of State of war Thomas Jefferson Rusk was involved in the planning. He did not correspond the US Government. Although Andrew Jackson was surely supportive of his protege Houston the US Government was neutral. The terminal battle was fraught with expert luck and good timing on the part of the Texians. The victory led to independence for Texas as a nation which of course would become a state in the not also distant future.

I highly recommend this volume by Brian Kilmeade. I recommend any book he has written. His writing is splendid. His writing makes history come alive. If you lot enjoy history read this book y'all will not be disappointed.

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Mar 15, 2020 David Gleicher rated information technology did not like information technology

Kilmeade'south book is clearly pop history. Written at a very low level for like shooting fish in a barrel reading, this is not a challenging or thought-provoking book in the slightest. Kilmeade takes extreme liberties in his delineation of Jackson'south policies, and worse, he takes great pains to erase the accomplishments and sacrifices of Tejano fighters and enslaved men. He fails to fifty-fifty mention the possibility of slavery equally existence one of the factors in the want for independence from Mexico. This is a slimmed-down, whitewashe Kilmeade's book is clearly pop history. Written at a very depression level for easy reading, this is non a challenging or idea-provoking book in the slightest. Kilmeade takes extreme liberties in his depiction of Jackson'due south policies, and worse, he takes great pains to erase the accomplishments and sacrifices of Tejano fighters and enslaved men. He fails to even mention the possibility of slavery as being i of the factors in the desire for independence from United mexican states. This is a slimmed-down, whitewashed retelling of a story of great bravery but also of flawed men and women rising upwardly against an autocratic despot. ...more

A very action packed and dramatic accounting of the losses at the Alamo and at Goliad. He as well describes Houston's often controversial journey leading up to his stunning victory over Santa Anna at San Jacinto. All major characters and founders of Texas are brought to life and help weave the story of Texas independence. Fantabulous book.

Feb 12, 2020 Barbara rated it really liked it

I'k glad I read information technology.

It was a good historical read. I'm traveling to San Antonio and wanted to know the history of this region earlier I head down at that place. Kept me interested different other history books.

From the host of Play a trick on and Friends comes the epic story of Texas independence. I volition respect the author's copyright by refraining from quoting this book, but this book should be required reading for all high school civics classes. Information technology tells of the struggle for Texas independence without fluff and prose/poetry. A very satisfying summertime read. From the host of Fob and Friends comes the epic story of Texas independence. I will respect the author'due south copyright by refraining from quoting this volume, but this book should be required reading for all high school civics classes. It tells of the struggle for Texas independence without fluff and prose/poetry. A very satisfying summertime read. ...more

Aug 08, 2021 Mark Warren rated it it was amazing

I of the all-time accounts of the big motion picture of the fight for Texas independence that I have e'er read.

I actually simply read this considering I alive in Texas and figured it would exist adept to really learn something about the names of some cities and counties here. I didn't like it. I'm probably losing my Texan status considering I'thousand firmly convinced that these founding fathers were incompetent blowhards and your typical entitled white guys who just got really lucky. The narrative is very much military history and I don't really similar retellings of who marched where and when. I much prefer social histories I really merely read this because I live in Texas and figured it would be good to actually acquire something most the names of some cities and counties here. I didn't like it. I'm probably losing my Texan status because I'yard firmly convinced that these founding fathers were incompetent blowhards and your typical entitled white guys who merely got really lucky. The narrative is very much military history and I don't really similar retellings of who marched where and when. I much adopt social histories that requite me perspective on how people actually lived in a detail era. And then my rating may have as much to do with my personal preferences as the writing. Because I'm an entitled white woman who didn't become all that lucky with this reading selection. ...more

December 02, 2019 Rebekah rated information technology liked it

The volume content was good, just I did not enjoy the author reading the book. The inflection was all incorrect making sad events appear exciting. Information technology just made the book hard to mind to when the writer read it with the excitement of a party instead of a war. Sorry Brian. Please let someone else do the sound version side by side time. :-(

First-class! Great detail but never gets bogged down and slow like some nonfiction. A must-read for all Texans every bit well as anyone interested in American History.

The history of Texas and particularly the The Alamo and its brave heroes is always fascinating. Equally always I try to read along with the audiobook. Even so the ebook was non available with the audiobook.

To hear Brian (the bolillio) Kilmeade murder the pronunciation of most counties and rivers is hilarious. He did his homework as far equally resource and inquiry he might have gone a footstep further to get the pronunciations correct.

That does not take abroad from the volume. This is a showtime rate book and shoul

The history of Texas and especially the The Alamo and its brave heroes is ever fascinating. As always I endeavour to read along with the audiobook. Nonetheless the ebook was not available with the audiobook.

To hear Brian (the bolillio) Kilmeade murder the pronunciation of almost counties and rivers is hilarious. He did his homework as far as resource and research he might have gone a step further to go the pronunciations correct.

That does non accept away from the book. This is a first rate book and should be read by all. Sam Houston a flawed homo in his own right made up for it with bravery and leadership. Later his first wife left and him abandoning his second wife and children he made Texas his life long mistress.

I accept non read any books on Sam Houston and really enjoyed my beginning. Thankfully my starting time focused on the battles which led to his successes. The stories did non include much if any time that he spent with the Cherokee Indians.

Although with such a long career it is much easier to focus on a shorter catamenia. And the Alamo is a great place to outset.

This really was a cursory focused telling on the events leading upwards to the slaughter at the Alamo, and the slaughter at Goliad, and last Texian victory at San Jacinto. If you are looking for an on depth telling of Sam Houston's life and times this is not it.

Yet if you lot want a down and dirty working making mans telling of those events. You volition enjoy this .

Then enjoy!

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Brian Kilmeade'due south Sam Huston and the Alamo Avengers presents a thorough business relationship of the pre-and post- Alamo events and personalities. Fifty-fifty if you know and enjoy historical writing, Kilmeade's research volition nonetheless inform you. He footnotes information and then you can research areas which specifically interest yous. Kilmeade also includes photos, maps, and paintings of people similar Stephen F. Austin, Houston, and General Santa Ana.

Kilmeade is a great story teller. The perilous journey to Texas independence is wonderfully told.

I knew very little nigh the Battle of the Alamo going into Brian Kilmeade's latest historical nonfiction book, "Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers", and that's a shame, because while I consider myself somewhat learned in American history, conspicuously in that location are major gaps in my knowledge. I tin can only imagine that the average American knows very trivial about it too, unless you are a Texan, and you are probably taught information technology starting in Kindergarten, in which case you know everything almost Texas history. I knew very piffling about the Battle of the Alamo going into Brian Kilmeade's latest historical nonfiction book, "Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers", and that'southward a shame, because while I consider myself somewhat learned in American history, clearly in that location are major gaps in my knowledge. I can only imagine that the average American knows very niggling well-nigh information technology every bit well, unless you are a Texan, and you are probably taught it starting in Kindergarten, in which case you know everything most Texas history.

I was non born in Texas, so the story of the brave men who fought and died at the Alamo Mission church in what is today the city of San Antonio, was not a major function of the curriculum of American history in school. Sure, it was mentioned briefly as a vital battle that ultimately led to Texas becoming a state of the Union, but it tended to become short shrift compared to the American Revolution and the Ceremonious State of war. As a kid we were taught to "Call back the Alamo!", just nosotros just weren't taught exactly what to remember it for.

Kilmeade has done another fine job of telling a piece of American history in a way that makes information technology existent and relevant. He has managed to humanize and bring to life the many colorful characters involved, including James Bowie, David "Davy" Crockett, William Travis, and El Presidente General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (a virtually vicious and cruel villain if there ever was one).

Houston, of course, is the focal point in Kilmeade's book. Starting with his stint, under General Andrew Jackson, at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend against marauding Cerise Stick Creek American Indians, where he learned a valuable lesson in leadership, Houston went on to live an extremely exciting life: living amid the Cherokee tribe, winning the war against Mexico, capturing Santa Anna, becoming president of the Texas Republic before it became a state, becoming a Congressman, governor of Tennessee, and after retiring with his Cherokee friends in Arkansas.

But that list of achievements tells only a small function of the fascinating story of the human being and his life experiences, as well as the intersection of other fascinating people in his lifetime.

I'll exist honest: I don't normally like books about war and battles. Most of the time, it is an countless stream of boring numbers and dates---troop counts, casualties, when this happened, when that happened---and strategy that I simply don't find interesting. While Kilmeade succumbs to this preoccupation occasionally, he keeps coming back to what I feel is the virtually important part of the story: the human drama, the existent people and how they felt and what they believed and why they fought.

This is why I felt "Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers" was a great volume. It'south certainly the best one amidst Kilmeade'south four other historical books he has written and co-written, all of which I accept enjoyed. And while I know that there is more story to tell than the 232 pages in Kilmeade's volume, this is certainly a adept starting point.

If Kilmeade succeeds in just sowing the seed of involvement in American history in a reader where none existed before, then he has washed a skilful chore. I tin can honestly say that he has certainly ignited a passion for reading more history in me.

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"In the terminate, this isn't a story of politics, local or geopolitical. The brief state of war of independence is a story of redemption...." -- Brian Kilmeade

An engaging narrative that clearly outlines the critical events of 1935-1936, centered loosely around the grapheme of Sam Houston. All the same, Kilmeade'southward narrative doesn't fifty-fifty mention--let alone define--the substantial geopolitical issue of slavery until the last few pages of his work. Failure to talk over the nature of this issue and the role it played in

"In the end, this isn't a story of politics, local or geopolitical. The brief war of independence is a story of redemption...." -- Brian Kilmeade

An engaging narrative that clearly outlines the critical events of 1935-1936, centered loosely around the character of Sam Houston. However, Kilmeade'southward narrative doesn't even mention--let alone define--the substantial geopolitical result of slavery until the last few pages of his work. Failure to discuss the nature of this event and the part it played in Texas politics is a glaring historical oversight, and leads to an incomplete view of the motivations behind many of the key men involved in the struggle for Texas'southward independence from Mexico. Where Kilmeade sees a historical event ripe with heroism, redemption, and convenient parallels to the American Revolution, a more nuanced, formally trained historian would have certainly embedded the stark politics of slavery directly into the narrative of Texas' germination.

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Apr fifteen, 2021 Ellis Hastings rated it did not similar information technology

Revisionist history. The pacing is good and it is entertaining enough, though a little cliché with the hero worship. Sam Houston, and co, while important figures, were not the unimpeachable superheroes this book childishly paints them out to be. Yes, let me reiterate: they WERE important historical figures. But they had their faults - such as fighting to make Texas a slave state to bring into the union, tipping the political calibration in the USA in the slave states favor. This was only one of severa Revisionist history. The pacing is good and it is entertaining enough, though a petty cliché with the hero worship. Sam Houston, and co, while important figures, were not the unimpeachable superheroes this volume childishly paints them out to be. Yes, let me reiterate: they WERE important historical figures. Merely they had their faults - such every bit fighting to brand Texas a slave state to bring into the union, tipping the political calibration in the USA in the slave states favor. This was just ane of several crucial details Kilmeade chose to ignore. Some other i is the dehumanizing simple labels on Santa Anna. Yes, he sucked, but him beingness portrayed as basically completely evil and fell is a huge cop-out. Oh, and Kilmeade chose to ignore the fact that a lot of Mexicans, the Tejanos, fought with the Texans to secure independence. The support from the Tejanos was a pivotal slice in swaying the rebellion in the favor of Texas sovereignty. The writing was also on a middle school, simplistic level: not to the standards of legitimate historical writing. ...more than

This is the fourth book written by Kilmeade in the "thriller non-fiction" genre. All iv books are fast paced, high level books written nigh historical stories from U.S. History. Make no mistake this is not an all encompassing, slow, paper weight story about Texas. It is 230 pages and starts with SFA and Sam Houston showing upwardly in Texas, very quickly gets to the Alamo and Goliad, and and then finishes off with the Boxing of San Jacinto.

For native Texans this is a rehash of much of what we learned i

This is the fourth book written by Kilmeade in the "thriller non-fiction" genre. All four books are fast paced, high level books written most historical stories from U.Due south. History. Make no error this is not an all encompassing, boring, paper weight story most Texas. It is 230 pages and starts with SFA and Sam Houston showing upward in Texas, very speedily gets to the Alamo and Goliad, and then finishes off with the Boxing of San Jacinto.

For native Texans this is a rehash of much of what we learned in seventh course Texas History class, but it is notwithstanding a great reminder of the founding of our keen state. It is quite a story and Kilmeade does a cracking task telling it. This volume is fast paced like the other three books by Kilmeade, just I think the Jefferson and GW books are better. Notwithstanding for those that don't know the history of Texas this is an absolute MUST read. In less than 300 pages you volition learn all about the legend of the Alamo and founding of Texas.

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February 05, 2022 Ryan rated it actually liked it

Living in Texas my entire life (40+ years), history of the state is taken very seriously. We had an entire year of schoolhouse (don't recall which) defended to Texas History. Is that weird, do other states practise that? I tin't run across in that location being a Vermont history that takes up an entire school year. Anyways- I saw this book and felt I needed a refresh on the battle of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Both locations I've been to countless times over the years. But I'd forgotten a lot of the details effectually it as Living in Texas my entire life (xl+ years), history of the land is taken very seriously. We had an entire year of school (don't think which) dedicated to Texas History. Is that weird, do other states do that? I tin't run across there being a Vermont history that takes up an entire schoolhouse yr. Anyways- I saw this book and felt I needed a refresh on the battle of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Both locations I've been to countless times over the years. Only I'd forgotten a lot of the details around information technology aside from people died there for Texas independence. This served as a great read to do exactly that. It starts a few months before the battle of the Alamo and ends a few months subsequently Texas secured its independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto. It's not a long book, so it's not overly detailed or anywhere most extensive but it'southward very informative. I recommend this if you just desire to brush upwardly on an important piece of Texas history. I remember those coming in blind volition need the context of a bigger opus that lays out the build-upward-to a flake better. ...more

Feb 23, 2022 Corey rated it actually liked it

Am I a history nut...yes! Practice I love the Alamo story...aye! So, information technology is natural that I liked this book. Sort of dramatic to make that point only a long wintertime has put me in a dramatic frame of listen. This book explores more just the Alamo and more than just Sam Houston. It is well researched and detailed without getting boring or also dumbo. The battle over Texas is a critical piece of our nation's history and is ofttimes non looked at in that light. This book shines that light on the point and mana Am I a history nut...yes! Do I love the Alamo story...yes! So, it is natural that I liked this book. Sort of dramatic to make that point just a long winter has put me in a dramatic frame of mind. This book explores more than than merely the Alamo and more than than just Sam Houston. It is well researched and detailed without getting boring or as well dense. The battle over Texas is a critical piece of our nation'south history and is often not looked at in that low-cal. This book shines that light on the signal and manages to evidence that even in 1836 the people who had immigrated to America had a singular volition when it came to matters of liberty (and land). I am going to read more than of the books written by this duo. ...more

December 26, 2019 Backoff51 rated information technology it was amazing

I am a Texan. I thought I had a pretty expert agreement of this era. I overappreciated my noesis.

Kilmeade did a great job of filling in the gaps and explaining in detail how, where, why and when circumstances occured that assured Texas of its identify in history.

This is a slap-up volume. Houston, Austin, Bowie, Travis, Crockett, Dickinson, Fannin, Milam, Lamar, Rusk, Seguin, and de Zavala.

San Antonio de Bexar, Goliad, Gonzales, San Jacinto, San Felipe and Washington on the Brazos.

Davy Crockett d

I am a Texan. I thought I had a pretty practiced understanding of this era. I overappreciated my knowledge.

Kilmeade did a great job of filling in the gaps and explaining in detail how, where, why and when circumstances occured that assured Texas of its place in history.

This is a great book. Houston, Austin, Bowie, Travis, Crockett, Dickinson, Fannin, Milam, Lamar, Rusk, Seguin, and de Zavala.

San Antonio de Bexar, Goliad, Gonzales, San Jacinto, San Felipe and Washington on the Brazos.

Davy Crockett died at the Alamo. Right?

If yous care well-nigh Texas history read thus book. If you think you don't care, read this book.

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January 28, 2021 Todd Kiger rated it it was amazing

Brian Kilmeade did another excellent job in recording history. Equally we lived 9 years in Texas and both boys were born there, I consider information technology my second home. I thoroughly enjoyed the business relationship of Texas becoming independent. Kilmeade didn't get bogged down in the minutiae of details just he kept the reader wondering when Sam Houston was going to battle the arrogant Santa Anna. While there is some historical question near Houston's leadership, Kilmeade took the high road yet did make reference to the Brian Kilmeade did another excellent job in recording history. Every bit nosotros lived nine years in Texas and both boys were born there, I consider information technology my second habitation. I thoroughly enjoyed the business relationship of Texas becoming independent. Kilmeade didn't get bogged downward in the minutiae of details but he kept the reader wondering when Sam Houston was going to battle the arrogant Santa Anna. While in that location is some historical question about Houston's leadership, Kilmeade took the loftier road nevertheless did brand reference to the opposing position. Peachy story near underdogs winning the day, driven past the now famous motto, "Recollect the Alamo!" ...more

As cohost of Play a trick on & Friends, the number ane rated morning time program on cable telly for the past nine years, Brian Kilmeade shares his unique perspective on the daily news. He has interviewed the biggest names in politics, sports and entertainment, frequently securing exclusive content.

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As cohost of FOX & Friends, the number one rated forenoon program on cablevision tv for the past 9 years, Brian Kilmeade shares his unique perspective on the daily news. He has interviewed the biggest names in politics, sports and entertainment, often securing exclusive content.

Kilmeade played a big office in FOX ís coverage of September 11th, as well as coverage including reporting from war zones in the middle eastward and over a dozen war machine bases from coast to coast. In addition, he has contributed live coverage of both the Democratic and Republican Party Conventions.

Besides serving as the networks sports anchor, Kilmeade has reported on or provided live coverage of every major American sport over the last xx years.

Currently, he is the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk prove on Play tricks News Radio, Kilmeade & Friends. The show is heard on 80 stations, besides as XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.

Kilmeade's first book, The Games Practise Count: America's Best & Brightest On The Power Of Sports (2004), was The New York Times best-seller and presents more than seventy stories straight from America's top leaders and those who were closest to them. Kilmeade reveals this simple and compelling truth: America's best and brightest haven't only worked hard—they've played difficult, likewise.

His companion volume, It's How You Play the Game: The Powerful Sports Moments That Taught Lasting Values to America'southward Finest (2007), reveals personal stories of the defining sports moments in the lives of athletes, CEOs, actors, politicians, and historical figures—and how what they learned on the field prepared them to handle life and overcome adversity with courage, nobility, and sportsmanship. Sports Illustrated said of it, "This book taught me more well-nigh some of my favorite leaders than whatever profile of them I had ever read."

A graduate of Long Island University, Kilmeade began his career as a correspondent on Channel One, a daily national high school television news program. He then served as an ballast and host for KHSC-TV in Ontario, California. Brian too hosted sports talk radio for top rated XTRA-AM 690 whose duties included co-hosting The Jim Dark-brown Show.

Prior to joining FOX News Channel, Kilmeade served as a freelance sports ballast for NBC in Hartford, as well as a sideline reporter for the MSG Network, where he covered the New York/New Jersey Metro-Stars, a major league soccer team based in Giants Stadium. He worked as a feature reporter and anchor for Newsport TV, where he hosted Newsport Journal, a daily mag evidence for the national sports network. He also anchored Scoreboard Key, a live one-half-hour general sports program.

In addition to his career in journalism, Kilmeade has 10 years of experience every bit a stand-up comedian. He lives in Massapequa with his family, where he still coaches soccer.

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