Texas: The Lone Star State (8th Edition)

Written in narrative style, this comprehensive, general survey of Texas history—from early times to the present—offers a balanced, scholarly presentation of all eras and topics. It explores the full range of political affairs, social issues, and economic developments, as well as ethnic, racial, and gender issues. The Country and Its Native Peoples. Exploration and Occupation 1519-1763. Spanish Texas 1763-1821. Texas Under Mexican Rule. The Prelude to Revolution 1826-1835. The Texas Revolution 1835-1836. The Republic of Texas 1836-1845. Early Statehood 1846-1861. Pioneer Institutions. Secession and War 1860-1865. Reconstruction 1865-1874. From Reconstruction to Reform 1874-1890. The Advance of the Frontier. In the Age of Reform 1890-1910. Life at the Turn of the Century. Crusades and Complacency 1910-1930. The Great Depression 1930-1941. World War II — and After 1941-1962. Politics of an Urban Land 1962-1996. At the End of the Century. For anyone interested in Texas history.

Content Highlights:

• New maps and photographs underscore the importance of geography in understanding Texas history, and graphically illustrate the role of the diverse peoples who have contributed to Texas history.
• The Spanish and Mexican eras were revised to reflect new research in the field. Increased material on Mexican-Americans in post revolutionary Texas provides a strong coverage of the Hispanic influence throughout Texas history.
• The events of the Texas revolution have been revised to incorporate recent scholarship.
• The period of Reconstruction has been revised to incorporate recent scholarship. Special attention has been focused on the role of African Americans, especially in the development of the Republican Party during the Reconstruction and the post-Reconstruction period.
• Material on politics in late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century Texas has been revised to more clearly include the role of women and minorities in Texas politics. The role of women in reform politics at the turn of the century and the impact of these movements on African Americans is discussed in greater detail.
• The politics of post-World War II Texas have been more thoroughly discussed. Additional material is included on civil rights, the changing demographics of the state, and the resurgence of the Republican party.