num_pages: 272
description: After two short weeks under siege, the climactic battle of the Alamo lasted under an hour, but its aftermath spawned a legend. The Alamo: A Cultural History explores the transformation of the fort from its 1718 inception as a Franciscan mission to its current status as a tourist attraction, historical monument, and international symbol of freedom.
language: English
title: The Alamo: A Cultural History
titlecomplete: The Alamo: A Cultural History
genres: War, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 115
publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing