The Filibuster: The Career Of William Walker (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163149188)

The Filibuster: The Career Of William Walker is a book written by Laurence Greene that explores the life and career of William Walker, a 19th-century American adventurer and filibuster. The book delves into Walker's exploits as he led private military expeditions to conquer various Latin American countries, including Nicaragua and Honduras, with the aim of establishing his own empire. The author provides a detailed account of Walker's background, his motivations, and the political and social climate of the time. The book also examines the impact of Walker's actions on the countries he invaded, as well as on American foreign policy and the concept of manifest destiny. Throughout the book, Greene provides a balanced perspective on Walker's controversial legacy, highlighting both his successes and failures, as well as the ethical and moral implications of his actions. The Filibuster: The Career Of William Walker is a well-researched and engaging read that offers insight into a fascinating period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Laurence Greene
ISBN-10: 1163149187
ISBN-13: 9781163149188
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d