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Summary: I never knew...
Review: From the perspective of the common man, I can say that I know more about the historical Alamo than ever. This book offers a broad review of the Alamo and it's place in our history as well as it's impact on our culture. I was very impressed with this book. I picked it up only to paw through and look at the numerous pictures and movie stills and found it to be thoroughly informative and entertaining. Mr. Thompson may offer some information that distorts or contradicts what you thought you knew about the Alamo, but it's worth the exposure to his insights and opinions.
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Summary: Remember the Alamo? Frak Thompson does
Review: one word...Alamo. This is definetly my favorite books ever. Not only does it have tie ins from the best movie but it also adds a little bit of magic by Mr. Frank Thompson. When reading this book, youll acually feel like your watching the movie and that your in the battle of the alamo. If u like the movie, who could not, then get this book right away.
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Summary: Best to get this for $1at the book fair
Review: Prefeace to this review: I enjoy history and historical novels.
This book is geared for the a movie screenplay (I can see why the recent movie was a failure)and not for historical value. I really don't have to read Frank Thompson's interpretation of Sam Houston and Santa Anna's love making, how the soldier's faces were blown off (who was there to record it and survive?), or his slow introduction of David Crockett.
Thompson does try to portray a picture of the main characters before the Alamo began, but he always falls back to simple dialog and not solid and serious historical description.
At first I was going to give this book one star but as time goes on, it does provide light reading and reminds you of images of John Wayne's movie of the Alamo.
Best to buy used and sell used.
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Summary: Remember the Alamo? Frak Thompson does
Review: This book is an excellent source for information on the siege of the Alamo as well as its story through the last few centuries. Frank Thompson has put together a beautifully organized book together for Alamo fans everywhere. It is an easy read, but still very good. It deals with the people involved(both Texans and Mexicans), the siege of the Alamo, the massacre at Goliad, the battle of San Jacinto, and then the history of the Alamo up to now. There is an excellent collection of photos in the book with good captions under them rather than just having simple sentences. Thompson has an excellent writing style that makes his books that much easier to read. Also check out his books The Alamo: A Cultural History and if you can find it Alamo Movies. Excellent book for those trying to learn more about the famous mission and also for Alamo buffs everywhere.
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