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The War in Nicaragua Paperback – October 8, 2018

by William Walker (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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  1. Print length
    440 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Franklin Classics
  4. Publication date
    October 8, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.89 x 9.21 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0341832200
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0341832201
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franklin Classics (October 8, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0341832200
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0341832201
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.89 x 9.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
23 global ratings

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Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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I'm a college student and had to do a lot of of research on the filibusters against Latin American nations. I've read a lot about Walker from newspapers during his invasion of Baja California to his death and can say he is always painted in a "glorious" light by Americans of the time. When reading this definitely take into account that it was a much different time, explaining this to classmates was a bit of a problem.
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m ziemann
5.0 out of 5 stars War in Nicaragua.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013
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Well written book on little know subject. You felt like you were almost there. History can be very strange at times, this I believe was one of those times.
4 people found this helpful
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Robert Dusenbury
3.0 out of 5 stars My husbands Great grandfather was in on this battle and was killed ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015
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There was a mix-up in the order and you sent me 2 copies and billed me for two copies. I sent one to my grandson who wants to be the family historian rather then sending it back. My husbands Great grandfather was in on this battle and was killed in one of the encounters.. i found him mentioned on several of the pages. My husband is 90 years old now. V. dusenbury
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Marcos Pierson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good historical account of an unfortunate war
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2010
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This book makes you understand the political divisions that allowed Walker to take over a coutry with 300 men, and his prejudice that united everyone against him and eventually took him down.
8 people found this helpful
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Heavy A
4.0 out of 5 stars War In Nicaragua - "Fascinating"
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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Super interesting account of William Walker (Democrat) attemp to save Nicaragua from itself. Invited into the country by the Liberals of Leon to take on the Legitimists. He actually became President of Nicaragua for a short while. His long term goal was to take over Nicaragua and build a better Nicaragua complete with slavery and forced labor. When the war was over he wanted to
give his officers large tracts of land and create a new "South." Many real life accounts of battles with canons and rifles and bayonet charges. Skirmishes, marches and naval battles from Leon to Granada to Rivas to San Juan del Norte/Sur with enough details to feel the misery of war. He appears at one point to be close to his goal until disease, desertion and the "Allies" get in the game. Costa Rica, Guatamala, Honduras France, England, Germany and others. Interestingly, he defeats the Nicaraguan army and then refers to his army as the Nicaraguan army. General Walker wholehearted believes he is doing a job that needs to be and should be done. Most Americans will never, ever know about this...
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W oiler
5.0 out of 5 stars another
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2007
I believe William Walker's account of his adventures in Nicaragua demonstrate lucid thinking, an ability to enthrall a reader and a defininite articulacy.
8 people found this helpful
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Alex Vassar
4.0 out of 5 stars Lost History Comes Alive
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2015
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The story of William Walker's expedition to Nicaragua is a fascinating chapter in the history of the Americas that is largely unknown today. This book, which he wrote (and completed shortly before his execution by a firing squad) tells the tale from an on-the-ground perspective.
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Jnilvr
3.0 out of 5 stars where is my map?!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2013
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Where is my full colored map? no weaseling out with an "original publisher" premium, ok? I was really looking forward to the map, too.
I have a home in Nicaragua, not far from Granada, William Walker is becoming a hobby of sorts.
So, MAP?
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