Author: Michael Hogan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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The Irish Soldiers of Mexico
Author: Michael Hogan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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Los soldados irlandeses de México
Author: Michael Hogan
Publisher:
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Category : Defectors
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Defectors
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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Revolvers and Pistolas, Vaqueros and Caballeros
Author: D. H. Figueredo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
This riveting exposé reveals how a distorted belief in Anglo superiority necessitated the rewriting of American western history, replacing heroic images of Mexican and Spanish cowboys with negative stereotypes. Early Anglo settlers in the Old West crafted negative images of Latinos in part to help justify the takeover of land occupied by Mexicans and Spaniards at the time. Unfortunately, these depictions were perpetuated throughout the 20th century in art, popular culture, and media ... eventually reshaping the narrative of the American West to the exclusion of the non-Anglo people. This book contrasts dominant lore with historical reality to provide a broad overview of the history and contributions of Latinos in the Old West. Author D. H. Figueredo sets out to debunk the myths and falsehoods of the American West by chronicling the cultural perceptions that led to such historical inaccuracies. Through spellbinding accounts, chapters address such topics as the legends behind the caballeros, Mexican culture in the Old West, and the search for cities of gold in the Southwest. Arranged chronologically and thematically, the book examines how popular culture diminished the role of the Mexican vaqueros and illustrates how the image of the Anglo cowboy became the iconic symbol of the Old West.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
This riveting exposé reveals how a distorted belief in Anglo superiority necessitated the rewriting of American western history, replacing heroic images of Mexican and Spanish cowboys with negative stereotypes. Early Anglo settlers in the Old West crafted negative images of Latinos in part to help justify the takeover of land occupied by Mexicans and Spaniards at the time. Unfortunately, these depictions were perpetuated throughout the 20th century in art, popular culture, and media ... eventually reshaping the narrative of the American West to the exclusion of the non-Anglo people. This book contrasts dominant lore with historical reality to provide a broad overview of the history and contributions of Latinos in the Old West. Author D. H. Figueredo sets out to debunk the myths and falsehoods of the American West by chronicling the cultural perceptions that led to such historical inaccuracies. Through spellbinding accounts, chapters address such topics as the legends behind the caballeros, Mexican culture in the Old West, and the search for cities of gold in the Southwest. Arranged chronologically and thematically, the book examines how popular culture diminished the role of the Mexican vaqueros and illustrates how the image of the Anglo cowboy became the iconic symbol of the Old West.
The Book of Irish Americans
Author: William D. Griffin
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The story of the Irish in America is the story of the Republic itself. Includes short takes on the great writers, the great clerics, the story of how the Irish literally built America and much more. Illustrated with historical pictures.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The story of the Irish in America is the story of the Republic itself. Includes short takes on the great writers, the great clerics, the story of how the Irish literally built America and much more. Illustrated with historical pictures.
Conduct Unbecoming
Author: Scott Baron
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476623066
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Men and women who serve in the armed forces are subject to a different legal code than those they protect. Throughout American history, some have--through action or failure to act or by circumstances--found themselves facing prosecution by the United States military. One measure of a nation's sense of justice is how it treats those who surrender some of their rights to defend the rights of fellow citizens. Beginning with the first court-martial (predating the nation itself) and continuing to the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the War on Terror, this book examines the proceedings of 15 courts-martial that raised such important legal questions as: When does advocacy become treason? Who bears ultimate responsibility when troops act illegally? What are the limits in protesting injustice? The defendants include such familiar names as Paul Revere and William Calley. The authors examine such overlooked cases as the Somers Mutiny, the trial of the San Patricios and the Port Chicago Mutiny. These trials demonstrate that guaranteeing military justice--especially in the midst of armed conflict--is both a challenge and a necessity in a free society.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476623066
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Men and women who serve in the armed forces are subject to a different legal code than those they protect. Throughout American history, some have--through action or failure to act or by circumstances--found themselves facing prosecution by the United States military. One measure of a nation's sense of justice is how it treats those who surrender some of their rights to defend the rights of fellow citizens. Beginning with the first court-martial (predating the nation itself) and continuing to the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the War on Terror, this book examines the proceedings of 15 courts-martial that raised such important legal questions as: When does advocacy become treason? Who bears ultimate responsibility when troops act illegally? What are the limits in protesting injustice? The defendants include such familiar names as Paul Revere and William Calley. The authors examine such overlooked cases as the Somers Mutiny, the trial of the San Patricios and the Port Chicago Mutiny. These trials demonstrate that guaranteeing military justice--especially in the midst of armed conflict--is both a challenge and a necessity in a free society.
Ireland of the Welcomes
Author:
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Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Publisher:
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Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Irish America
Author:
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Category : Irish
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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Los soldados irlandeses de México
Author: Michael Hogan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Defectors
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Defectors
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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S.E.L.A.
Author:
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Category : Latin America
Languages : en
Pages : 570
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latin America
Languages : en
Pages : 570
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The Philadelphia Lawyer
Author:
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Category : Bar associations
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bar associations
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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