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Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#56: Santa Anna: Part 1
35 minutes
Download MP3 audioNo man dominated the political life of the first decades of Mexico's existence like Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. But from his earliest days as a Spanish soldier to the field of San Jacinto, Santa Anna's glory was tied to Texas as much as it was to Mexico. Today we look at the early life and rise to power of the infamous Santa Anna, the Napoleon of the West.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite local Texas radio or TV jingle?
All about Santa Anna from the Texas A&M history department. This page is full of excellent very early primary source material on Santa Anna with some wonderful quotes.
A page full of links about Santa Anna, including pictures of his haciendas!
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