History of the War with Mexico

In "History of the War with Mexico," Justin Harvey Smith provides a comprehensive examination of the Mexican-American War, drawing upon primary sources and a meticulous narrative style that reflects the historiographical methods of late 19th-century scholarship. Smith delves into the complex motives behind the conflict, emphasizing the intertwined themes of national expansion, manifest destiny, and the socio-political landscape of both nations. His thorough analysis contextualizes the war withi ...