Randolph B. Campbell. Sam Houston and the American Southwest, Third Edition. New York: Pearson, 2006.
“Sam Houston and the American Southwest” is a book authored by Campbell Randolph and is a biographical account of the life of Sam Houston, and the important role he played in the development of Southwest (Randolph, 2006). The topic and theme of study for the book is the role and the impact of Sam Houston, who was the President of an independent republic, the governor for two different states, and a US senator for thirteen years. Through his work and influence, Sam Houston set the platform for a life of controversy, long-term achievement, and adventure. The values that made Sam Houston an especially influential person in the then emerging the power and the limitations that accompany leadership under a democratic system of governance (Randolph, 2006). This paper will review the book “Sam Houston and the American Southwest”, providing insights into …show more content…
The citation of Campbell’s account as a reputable information source demonstrates that the book is highly scholarly (Tucker, 2013).
Tucker, S. 2013. Almanac of American military history. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC-CLIO.
The review of the book Sam Houston and the American Southwest highlighted that it is a scholarly account written by an expert on the role and impact of Sam Houston’s leadership in Texas, and the wider region. The author’s role as the author of the account is not questionable, the presentation of information is highly articulate, and the evidence provided supported the thesis of the book sufficiently. From the reviews made about the book, it is apparent that it is a research-based account of Sam Houston and his impact.
Tucker, S. 2013. Almanac of American military history. Santa Barbara, Calif: