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Title: Another Shaara triumph!
Review: Jeff Shaara has done his father proud again, and written a top of the line historical novel. He succeeds in taking many of the familiar figures from his and his father's Civil War novels to their first taste of war, this time against Mexico. Thrilling battle descriptions, thoughtful analysis of the main characters views and personalities, and accurate depictions of the politics surrounding Manifest Destiny make this account shine. One of the best aspects is how he makes the neglected contributions of Winfield Scott alive once again with his compelling testimony. More on Santa Ana would have been nice, but seeing it is a prequel, the focus is understandably around the American side.
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