JOURNAL ARTICLE

Six Constitutions Over Texas: Texas Political Identity, 1830–1900 by William J. Chriss (review).

  • Published In: Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 1288, n. 1. P. 101 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hamilton, Matthew K. 3 of 3

Abstract

In "Six Constitutions Over Texas: Texas Political Identity, 1830–1900" by William J. Chriss, the author explores the formation of Texas's political identity through its six governing charters. Chriss argues that Texas should be seen as an imagined community shaped by consensus among economic, cultural, and legal elites. He examines how each constitution reflected the ideologies of the Texans who created them, highlighting the role of racial fears and concerns about class consciousness in shaping Texas's political landscape. The book aligns with emerging Texas historiography and offers a revisionist perspective that challenges conventional myths. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Southwestern Historical Quarterly. 2024/07, Vol. 1288, Issue 1, p101
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0038-478X
  • DOI:10.1353/swh.2024.a936682
  • Accession Number:179685280
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