JOURNAL ARTICLE

Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth.

  • Published In: Curator, 2023, v. 66, n. 4. P. 685 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Breon, Robin 3 of 3

Abstract

ALAMO: THE EVENT Act one is a necessary primer on the history of Texas and the Texas Revolution which culminated in 1835-1836. GRAPH If it is true, as Jacques Le Goff observes in his book, I History and Memory i , that "Every history should be a social history", then the evolution of the Alamo and its interpretation as a historic site should be a classic example ([2], p. xix). They can no longer be the holy trinity of Texas, nor can the Alamo be the Shrine of Texas Liberty. THE ALAMO AS CONTESTED CULTURAL MARKER Soon after the founding of the Republic of Texas, the myth of the Alamo and the holy trinity became increasingly enmeshed in Texas culture and dialogue. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Curator. 2023/10, Vol. 66, Issue 4, p685
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0011-3069
  • DOI:10.1111/cura.12466
  • Accession Number:173153118
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