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The War in Nicaragua
Hardcover
Central American HistoryCivil War Period (1850-1877)General Military History
ISBN13: 9781025249940
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The war in Nicaragua presents a compelling and invaluable firsthand account of one of the most remarkable and controversial military expeditions of the 19th century. Written by William Walker himself, the infamous American filibuster, this historical text chronicles his audacious campaigns and the intense Filibuster War that gripped Nicaragua between 1855 and 1860.
Walker's narrative offers a unique and direct perspective into the intricate military strategies, political maneuverings, and societal conflicts that defined this turbulent period in Central American history. Readers gain unparalleled insight into the motivations, challenges, and ultimate fate of his forces as they sought to establish a personal dominion amidst the complexities of a foreign land. An essential primary source, The war in Nicaragua illuminates a significant chapter in 19th-century military history, providing details of a conflict that resonated across Latin America and held implications for the United States during its own pre-Civil War era. For anyone interested in Central American history, military campaigns, or the dramatic lives of historical figures, this meticulously prepared print edition stands as a vital record. It captures the enduring drama and historical weight of events that shaped a nation and its region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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