Texas, A Modern History Revised Edition
Texas, A Modern History Revised Edition by David G. McComb, published by University of Texas Press on October 15, 2010, offers a comprehensive overview of Texas history from its earliest inhabitants to contemporary times. This revised edition presents a narrative that combines factual information, anecdotes, and humor, making it accessible for adult readers interested in understanding the cultural and historical landscape of Texas. Spanning 237 pages, the book covers significant events such as Spanish settlement, the Battle of the Alamo, the Civil War, and the evolution of Texas politics and society.
In this edition, McComb integrates recent scholarship and examines the transformation of Texas from a rural to an urban state, noting that 88 percent of its population now resides in cities. The text is enriched with photographs and sidebars that enhance the reader’s experience, providing insights into the ethos of the Texan people and the rhythm of the state’s development. Topics such as economic expansion, the Great Depression, and the post-World War II rise of the Republican Party are explored, highlighting both the changes and the enduring aspects of Texas’s unique history.
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Since its publication in 1989, Texas, A Modern History has established itself as one of the most readable and reliable general histories of Texas. David McComb paints the panorama of Lone Star history from the earliest Indians to the present day with a vigorous brush that uses fact, anecdote, and humor to present a concise narrative. The book is designed to offer an adult reader the savor of Texan culture, an exploration of the ethos of its people, and a sense of the rhythm of its development. Spanish settlement, the Battle of the Alamo, the Civil War, cattle trails, oil discovery, the growth of cities, changes in politics, the Great Depression, World War II, recreation, economic expansion, and recession are each a part of the picture. Photographs and fascinating sidebars punctuate the text.
In this revised edition, McComb not only incorporates recent scholarship but also tracks the post–World War II rise of the Republican Party in Texas and the evolution of the state from rural to urban, with 88 percent of the people now living in cities. At the same time, he demonstrates that, despite many changes that have made Texas similar to the rest of the United States, much of its unique past remains.
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