Texas (2 Volume Set) [Hardcover] James A Michener

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Opening in 1535 in Vera Cruz, Mexico, the novel spans four centuries up to the 1980s. The Mexicans and white settlers lived peacefully until the battle for independence. Texas was a part of Mexico and the white settlers were subject to Mexican law This meant that they had to be Catholic to settle on free land. The brutality of the war at Santa Anna led to intense hatred of Mexicans by the Texans, resulting in brutality toward the Mexicans in the Mexican War of 1846 to 1848. Michener’s novel is about oil, water, outlaws and rangers, Hispanics, Anglos, settling the frontier, power and money. It four and a half centuries, this monumental saga charts the epic history of Texas, from its Spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors, to its modern-day American character, shaped by oil and industry. A stunning achievement by a literary master, Texas is a tale of violence and conflict, patriotism and statesmanship, growth and development. A finely drawn cast of characters, emotional and political alliances are made, loyalties are established,only to be betrayed by the expansion of wealth and industry. From the back cover