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Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Possibly one of the best books on comprehensive Texas history
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  • Great supplement
  • An honest look at the history of the Great State
 Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State
Randolph B. Campbell
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0195138422

Book Description

In Gone to Texas, historian Randolph Campbell ranges from the first arrival of humans in the Panhandle some 10,000 years ago to the dawn of the twenty-first century, offering an interpretive account of the land, the successive waves of people who have gone to Texas, and the conflicts that have made Texas as much a metaphor as a place. Campbell presents the epic tales of Texas history in a new light, offering revisionist history in the best sense--broadening and deepening the traditional story, without ignoring the heroes of the past. The scope of the book is impressive. It ranges from the archeological record of early Native Americans to the rise of the oil industry and ultimately the modernization of Texas. Campbell provides swift-moving accounts of the Mexican revolution against Spain, the arrival of settlers from the United States, and the lasting Spanish legacy (from place names to cattle ranching to civil law). The author also paints a rich portrait of the Anglo-Texan revolution, with its larger-than-life leaders and epic battles, the fascinating decade of the Republic of Texas, and annexation by the United States. In his account of the Civil War and Reconstruction, he examines developments both in local politics and society and in the nation at large (from the debate over secession to the role of Texas troops in the Confederate army to the impact of postwar civil rights laws). Late nineteenth-century Texas is presented as part of both the Old West and the New South. The story continues with an analysis of the impact of the Populist and Progressive movements and then looks at the prosperity decade of the 1920s and the economic disaster of the Great Depression. Campbell's last chapters show how World War II brought economic recovery and touched off spectacular growth that, with only a few downturns, continues until today. Lucid, engaging, deftly written, Gone to Texas offers a fresh understanding of why Texas continues to be seen as a state unlike any other, a place that distills the essence of what it means to be an American.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Wondering which Texas history to buy?.......2007-05-14

It really depends on what you like, but I think this is the best of the lot. Better than Fehrenbach. Better than Haley. A word of warning about all Texas histories: They tend to subordinate everything to politics. This one does a better job than the others concerning Texas' rich cultural history, but the major emphases are still what you'd expect. Spanish settlement. Texas Revolution. Civil War. Development of the Oil Empire and its relation to state politics. I really hope someday we get a good comprehensive cultural history of the state, but until then this one will have to do.

This book is very well written and researched, with a nice balance of biography, demographics and narrative. I'd say it's probably a bit more scholarly than popular, but the writing is still easily accessable.

5 out of 5 stars Possibly one of the best books on comprehensive Texas history.......2006-11-28

This was the textbook for my Texas history class in college, and it was one of the few texts I kept for my own use. For history buffs and especially for those interested in Texas' unique history, this is a great book to have on your shelf.

2 out of 5 stars Review.......2006-11-10

I bought this book to help learn Texas History for a teacher certification exam. While this book would be great for a history buff or someone that enjoys reading history in narrative form - it didn't suit my needs for the purchase. I was looking more for a study guide of sorts that I could develop timelines to study from - I found it hard to use this book for that as it was more designed to give a real picture of daily life during through out history. I think that it would be a good book for some - depending on your needs.

4 out of 5 stars Great supplement.......2006-11-06

I found the text book very useful and informative. It is an excellent supplement for a Texas history class. Better than other text books I've used for this subject. Cambell does a great job in his description of texas history.

5 out of 5 stars An honest look at the history of the Great State.......2006-09-13

Campbell's one-volume history is a celebration and also an honest treatment of the Lone Star State's history. While it won't satisfy those who see Texas History as one long string of triumphs, "Gone to Texas" will surely take its rightful place as a book that "told it how it was," rather than how we'd like to see it.

Like John Ferling's treatment of the American Revolution in "A Leap in the Dark," Randolph Campbell retells Texas history in narrative form, and the volume reads like a great big story. The prose is easy to comprehend without feeling condescending or oversimplified, and the reader is guided by numerous maps and illustrations. Campbell inserts a dash of wit (without becoming cynical) throughout, keeping things from becoming too serious!

While I'm not widely read in this field, Campbell's history seems both authoritative and easily read...a delightful celebration, in all its triumphs and failings, of the Lone Star State.
Gone to Texas: a History of the Lone Star State.(Book Review) : An article from: Journal of Southern History
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    		Gone to Texas: a History of the Lone Star State.(Book Review) : An article from: Journal of Southern History
    Ralph A. Wooster
    Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Digital

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    ASIN: B0009GPRRQ
    Release Date: 2005-08-01

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    Title: Gone to Texas: a History of the Lone Star State.(Book Review)
    Author: Ralph A. Wooster
    Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
    Date: November 1, 2004
    Publisher: Southern Historical Association
    Volume: 70 Issue: 4 Page: 980(2)

    Article Type: Book Review

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    Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State
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      		Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State
      Randolph B. Campbell
      Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback
      ASIN: B000OKAR36
      Gone to Texas : A History of the Lone Star State
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        		Gone to Texas : A History of the Lone Star State
        Randolph B. Campbell
        Manufacturer: NY
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback
        ASIN: B000MU90E0

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