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GtrsRGr8 · 10-26-2015, 04:14 AM

The amount of writings on the U.S.-Mexican War never has been very great, comparatively speaking, for some reason.

If you are to obtain only one book for your library on the U.S. war with Mexico, maybe this should be it and now should be the time to get it. Why? Because of the heft (436 pages) of this one, its very high ratings (4.5/5.0 stars), who authored it (one of the most highly regarded military historians of the 20th century in the U.S. (Ike's brigadier-general son, John)), and the huge markdown that you can get it for at the present moment (83% of digital list). Just my opinion.

This tome, published in 2014, was originally published in 1989. Note: this edition does not include photographs.

So Far from God: The U.S. War With Mexico, 1846-1848. By John S.D. Eisenhower. Rated 4.5 stars, from 64 reviews at the present moment. Print list price $24.95; digital list price $11.99; Kindle price right now $1.99. Random House, publisher. 436 pages. http://www.amazon.com/So-Far-God-Mex...ar+With+Mexico.

Book Description
The Mexican-American War of the 1840s, precipitated by border disputes and the U.S. annexation of Texas, ended with the military occupation of Mexico City by General Winfield Scott. In the subsequent treaty, the United States gained territory that would become California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado. In this highly readable account, John S. D. Eisenhower provides a comprehensive survey of this frequently overlooked war.

10-26-2015, 04:14 AM	#1057
GtrsRGr8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,334 Karma: 27815322 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Southeastern U.S., ya'll Device: Kindle; Kindle (10.1.1) for PC; Kindle Cloud Reader	John S.D. Eisenhower's (Big) History of the Mexican-American War. Now Only $1.99! The amount of writings on the U.S.-Mexican War never has been very great, comparatively speaking, for some reason. If you are to obtain only one book for your library on the U.S. war with Mexico, maybe this should be it and now should be the time to get it. Why? Because of the heft (436 pages) of this one, its very high ratings (4.5/5.0 stars), who authored it (one of the most highly regarded military historians of the 20th century in the U.S. (Ike's brigadier-general son, John)), and the huge markdown that you can get it for at the present moment (83% of digital list). Just my opinion. This tome, published in 2014, was originally published in 1989. Note: this edition does *not* include photographs. So Far from God: The U.S. War With Mexico, 1846-1848. By John S.D. Eisenhower. Rated 4.5 stars, from 64 reviews at the present moment. Print list price $24.95; digital list price $11.99; Kindle price right now $1.99. Random House, publisher. 436 pages. http://www.amazon.com/So-Far-God-Mex...ar+With+Mexico. Book Description The Mexican-American War of the 1840s, precipitated by border disputes and the U.S. annexation of Texas, ended with the military occupation of Mexico City by General Winfield Scott. In the subsequent treaty, the United States gained territory that would become California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado. In this highly readable account, John S. D. Eisenhower provides a comprehensive survey of this frequently overlooked war. Last edited by GtrsRGr8; 10-26-2015 at 05:09 AM.