The Alamo

by Frank T. Thompson

Book Overview

A courageous and vastly outnumbered group of Texas settlers, led by Colonel William Travis, frontiersman Jim Bowie, and the legendary Davy Crockett, defend their fortress against the forces of General... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574411942
• ISBN13: 9781574411942
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.8"

Customer Reviews

An illustrated history of the fort

The Alamo is an illustrated history of the fort that became a symbol of courage and sacrifice for freedom. Though the Alamo fell in battle to the Mexican army forces of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, it ultimately bought time for the Texas Army under Sam Houston to consolidate forces, and two months later "Remember the Alamo!" was the rallying cry for Santa Anna's rout at the Battle of San Jacinto. The Alamo explores the site of Alamo itself, as well as what history has to say about the men and women who lived there, then reflects upon the Alamo as it is immortalized in popular culture to this day. Illustrated in full color throughout with photographs and artworks, and thoroughly researched with the latest known historical detail, The Alamo is a welcome contribution to both private and library American history shelves.

Ultimate Alamo Picture Book!

First of all, it should be clarified that the book being discussed here is Frank Thompson's THE ALAMO, Salamander Press, UK. It is NOT the novelization of the film ,nor is it the movie tie-in "Making Of..." book. That being said, THE ALAMO is, in a word, the ultimate Alamo picture book. With over 150 FULL COLOR illustrations, accompanied by captions in Mr. Thompson's own inimitable style, the large, coffee table-sized book will keep you mesmerized as Frank digs into and then explains the minutiae behind that beloved old pile of limestone and mud. The accompanying text is a straight-forward telling of the Alamo story utilizing the latest in Alamo research, while relying upon Mr. Thompson own keen insight on the subject matter. From the Alamo's place in history, its changing perceptions throughout the years, through its interpretation in film, the printed word and collectibles, this book will have you returning for repeated 'look-sees' and for the sheer joy of it. It do!

Great book based on the movie

Frank Thompson has released another excellent Alamo book. The Alamo is the novelization of the script by Leslie Boneham and John Lee Hancock. If you enjoyed the movie or are just looking to find out more information about Texas in the 1830's, this is the book for you. The book tells the story of the months leading up to the Texas Revolution, the siege and battle of the Alamo, followed by the Runaway Scrape and the battle of San Jacinto. Thompson uses the script very well, and at the same time adds his own little pieces about the characters and background settings of the time. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend the movie as well as both books by Mr. Thompson and the soundtrack by Carter Burwell. For an excellent read that places you directly in the Alamo, check out this novel!

Remember the Alamo? Frak Thompson does

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.

I never knew...

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.