Walter Prescott Webb

The Great Frontier represents a daring attempt to interpret the settlement of the American West in the global context of the expansion of European civilization between the fifteenth and twentieth centuries. According to Webb's boom hypothesis, the expansion of Europe's Great Frontier into the Western Hemisphere energized a static society and made possible the development of such fundamental institutions of the modern era as individualism, capitalism, and political democracy. Webb contends that the closing of the global frontier at the end of the nineteenth century, with the end of easily available empty land and readily exploited natural resources, was responsible for the crises and violence of the twentieth century and boded ill for the future of the United States's treasured democracy.

Traces the history of the Texas Rangers as law enforcement officers from the early days of the Texas territory to the present day.

Political and cultural observations by the University of Texas history professor and President of the American Historical Association.

"A Team Spirit Baseball edition featuring the Texas Rangers that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additional information, updates and photos"--Provided by publisher.

A detailed account of the role of the Texas Rangers in the Mexican War.