A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln & the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico

A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln & the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico by Amy S. Greenberg

344 pages

This publication tells the story of how America purposely drew Mexico into a war. The history of American involvement was told through the historical characters of James S. Polk, Abraham Lincoln, and Henry Clay. I also enjoyed reading about Nicholas Trist, who bravely defied President Polk to negotiate a treaty with the Mexican government. 

Turning Points in American History

Turning Points in American History

By Edward T. O’Donnell

402 pages

This publication takes a fresh look at American history. It begins with the great epidemic of 1617 and ends with 9/11. Many of the traditional American history subjects are covered, including the Declaration of Independence; the Mexican War; and the New Deal etc. However, they are given in a unique way. Professor O’Donnell describes history as a study of choices and he presents it this way.

O’Donnell also includes many non-traditional subject matter such as the history of baseball; the national parks; the hookworm epidemic of the south; the birth of television and the personal computer. The professor describes every aspect of American history in an easy to comprehend manner. I enjoyed it greatly.