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The Blood of Heroes

The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo - and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation

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The Blood of Heroes

De: James Donovan
Narrado por: James Donovan
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The Blood of Heroes is the gripping and definitive chronicle of the iconic battle that inspired a nation - a sweeping saga of 200 brave Americans who stood tall against an overwhelmingly superior Mexican force.

On February 23, 1836, a Mexican army thousands of soldiers strong attacked a group of roughly 200 Americans holed up in an abandoned mission just east of San Antonio, Texas. For nearly two weeks, the massive force lay siege to the makeshift fort, spraying its occupants with unremitting waves of musket and cannon fire. Then, on March 6th, at 5:30 A.M., the Mexican troops unleashed a final devastating assault: divided into four columns, they rushed into the Alamo and commenced a deadly hand-to-hand fight. The Americans, despite being hugely outnumbered, fought valiantly - for themselves and for a division of an independent Texas. In the end, they were all slaughtered.

Drawing upon newly available primary sources, The Blood of Heroes is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters - including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis - it is a dynamic story of courage, sacrifice, and redemption.

©2012 James Donovan (P)2012 Hachette
Américas Estados Unidos Estatal y Local Militar Wars & Conflicts Texas

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A good Alamo history

I am a huge fan of most military history. I am not from Texas, and the only Texas revolution and Alamo history I knew were from a brief bit in high school history. This book gives a lead up history to the battle, and tells a bit about the personal history of some of the more famous participants. The book also tells what happened after the siege of the Alamo and how the revolution all worked out.
The authors writing is pretty good and fairly easy to get through, however he does repeat himself in at least 3 or 4 separate instances. I think the book could have went through a little more editing.
All in all, Blood of Heroes is a good Alamo history, and a fairly entertaining read.

David Crockett is a truly fascinating character, I wish we had politicians like him today.

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A Revelation

I'm a born and raised Texan. I never knew some of the details surrounding Texas' independence. This is a well written and told historical book.

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Great Book!

Overall, this is an excellent work about the Alamo. My ONLY complaint about the book is that Donovan quite often mispronounces names of key people/places. Otherwise, really well researched, written, and read.

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good account

good account but improper pronunciation of Cavalry. Calvary was where Jesus was crucified.

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Details of Texas history

Donovan does a great job of researching both sides of this battle and puts together a very detailed account of what likely really happened at the Alamo.

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Best Book on the Alamo and Texas Revolution

I loved this book. This is one of the best books that I have listened on the Texas Revolution. Definitely a must if you love Texas History or are interested in the Alamo and the Texas Revolution.

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Narrator Problems

Would you be willing to try another one of James Donovan’s performances?

Mr. Donovan must not be a native Texan. Otherwise he would know that James Bonham's name is pronounced BONham not BONEham. Also he mispronounces Deaf Smith's name. It is pronounced "deaf" as in "unable to hear." Finally, he misstates a date by referring to an event on March 25 which clearly takes place before the fall of the Alamo on March 6.

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Really Good!

Great telling of the events! I work in a shop by myself and love to have books on in the back ground. This one is perfect as the telling is well done, holds your interest while giving detailed back ground.

Does good back ground work and really broadened my knowledge of how it went down.

Never boring but a few spots get repetitive but very very minor complaint.

if you like western history and just know the basics of Texas and the Alamo you'll love this!

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Felt as though I was there

Great storytelling, wonderfully researched. Really captures the humanity of the whole story, from both sides. Thanks

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Great listen

I was torn between this Texas history book and others I am glad I made the choice of this book

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