The Blood of Heroes
by James Donovan
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93%
Critic Reviews: 11
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Reader Ratings: 128
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Synopsis
On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry "Remember the... more
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- All Critics: 11
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Kirkus Reviews | 15 Apr 2012
An authoritative, moving retelling of an enduring episode of sacrifice and courage.
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The Wall Street Journal | 1 Jun 2012
"Blood of Heroes" is just the book for anyone who is unacquainted with the great story of the Alamo or who wants to dig deeper into the history of the Texas Revolution.
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USA Today | 4 Jun 2012
After reading The Blood of Heroes, which sears the events of 1836 on our memories as if branding cattle, no one is likely to forget.
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Dallas News | 11 May 2012
In The Blood of Heroes, Donovan has created a mighty book on a subject of reverent significance to Texans and momentous in the unfolding of American history.
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The Washington Times | 10 Aug 2012
Mr. Donovan’s gripping book is history at its best — exactingly sourced and written with a vividness that challenges you to put it down.
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Denver Post | 20 May 2012
With the skill of a historical detective, Donovan pieces together the most plausible account of what happened... His conclusions will intrigue many longtime students of the campaign and anger others, but Donovan backs his assertions with solid research.
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Broken Teepee | 21 May 2012
The details included made the book move right along like a novel and I am now further educated on another piece of this country's history without feeling like I had to slog through a history lesson.
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Publishers Weekly | 21 May 2012
Drawing on plenty of research and primary sources from both sides of the conflict, Donovan breathlessly recreates the 13-day skirmish...
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Rhodes Review | 14 Jun 2012
If you’re a fan of history, a Texan, or just a fan of history, then you should pick this up.
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Jagged Edge Reviews | 1 Jul 2012
Despite being a work of nonfiction, the story feels like a well-written novel, always describing interesting details while never sacrificing the pace of the action.
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HistoryNet | 3 May 2012
The result is surely the best account to date, one that presents plenty of new insights while acting as a corrective—or at least an alternative viewpoint—to previous accounts.
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