Texas in the Civil War: A Résumé History by Allan Coleman Ashcraft

"Texas in the Civil War: A Résumé History" by Allan C. Ashcraft is a historical account written in the early 1960s. The book explores the multifaceted involvement of Texas during the Civil War, detailing key events, political dynamics, and military engagements that shaped the state's experience within the Confederacy. This work serves as a comprehensive overview for those interested in understanding the significance of Texas in this critical period of American history. The opening of the book introduces Texas in 1860, describing it as a region undergoing settlement, characterized by a diverse population largely composed of individuals from the Southern states and Europe. It outlines the political climate prior to the Civil War, highlighting the division between the Democratic Party and supporters of Sam Houston, as well as the calls for secession that arose following Lincoln's election. The text presents the actions taken by Texan leaders as the state moved toward secession, illustrating the complex social and political landscape that influenced Texas's path during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ashcraft, Allan Coleman, 1928-1990
Title Texas in the Civil War: A Résumé History
Credits Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject Texas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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eBook-No. 56709
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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