1849 THE MEXICAN WAR HISTORY of ITS ORIGIN by EDWARD MANSFIELD antique AMERICANA

THE MEXICAN WAR: HISTORY of ITS ORIGIN by EDWARD D. MANSFIELD New York; 1849365 pp. plus publisher's advertisingEngraved frontispiece, b/w illustrations.Size 5 1/3 by 8 1/4"Original  leather binding, worn, hinges crack, front cover is starting to detach, some foxingText in English=====================The Mexican War: A History Of Its Origin by Edward D. Mansfield is a detailed account of the events leading up to the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. Mansfield provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic factors that contributed to the outbreak of the war, including the annexation of Texas, the dispute over the border between Texas and Mexico, and the desire for territorial expansion by the United States. The book also explores the military strategies employed by both sides during the conflict, including the use of new technologies such as railroads and telegraphs. Mansfield examines the role of key figures such as President James K. Polk, General Zachary Taylor, and