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May 7, 2013 · Blood of Heroes. Paperback – May 7, 2013. by James Donovan (Author) 4.6 665 ratings. See all formats and editions. On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 ...
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Jun 1, 2012 · James Donovan's Blood of Heroes is among the most thorough existing one-volume histories of the Alamo, making it an excellent starting point for aficionados of all things Texas. The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo—and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation, by James Donovan, Little, Brown and Co., New York, 2012, $29.99.
Jan 1, 2012 · But James Donovan attempts just that in the most comprehensive account in recent memory. Donovan’s The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo—and the Sacrifice that Forged a Nation is a narrative history that covers more than just thirteen days in February/March 1836.
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May 7, 2013 · James Donovan’s BLOOD OF HEROES is a better listen for those who want to celebrate the Alamo than those who want to gain a dispassionate understanding of its place in history. Donovan underscores his strengths as a writer—a flair for detail and story—with his own narration, which skillfully conveys the drama of the event.
May 7, 2013 · James Donovan is the author of the bestselling books The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo–and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation and A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn-the Last Great Battle of the American West. He lives in Dallas, Texas. Learn more about this author
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May 15, 2012 · James Donovan is the author of the bestselling books The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo -- and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation and A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn - the Last Great Battle of the American West. He lives in Dallas, Texas.
James Donovan is the author of the bestselling books The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo -- and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation and A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn - the Last Great Battle of the American West. He lives in Dallas, Texas.
