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The past decade has seen the publication of several books (mostly specialized studies) on the Mexican War. Wheelan (Jefferson's War ), a former reporter, and Henderson (history, Auburn Univ.) draw on these works as well as period newspapers, memoirs, diaries, and government documents to assess the war from different perspectives. Wheelan integrates detailed accounts of the military campaigns with the political actions and decisions in Washington, DC, and Mexico City, as politics influenced military decisions in both capitals. He devotes more space to the strong antiwar movement than any previous comprehensive account...Log In or Sign Up to Read More