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Carey, Charles W., Jr.

The Mexican War: "Mr. Polk's War"

(4) 4-6 American War series. The formulaic volumes in this series each begin by recounting a key moment in a battle, followed by chapters that discuss the conflict's origins, trace the arc of the war to its resolution, then reflect on the lasting legacy of that war. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and reproductions, the books are written in a dry but thorough textbooklike prose. Timelines are included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these American War titles: The Mexican War, The Spanish-American War, and The War of 1812.]

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