Although Sam Houston would eventually emerge as the dominant shaper of the developing Texas Republic's destiny, many visions competed for preeminence. This title focuses on one of Houston's sharpest critics, Gen Albert Sidney Johnston.

Although Sam Houston would eventually emerge as the dominant shaper of the developing Texas Republic's destiny, many visions competed for preeminence. One of Houston's sharpest critics, Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston, is the subject of this fascinating edition of letters from the period.