“. . . Moretta . . . spans all of the critical issues of mid-nineteenth century history, in Texas and in the nation.” — Eric H. Walther, Associate Professor, University of Houston, author of The Fire-Eaters (1992) and The Shattering of the Union: America in the 1850s (1994)
“. . . a significant scholarly accomplishment that illuminates the major events and issues of Ballinger’s era.” —
John B. Boles, Editor, Journal of Southern History
“William Pitt Ballinger has been eminently well served by his biographer, John Anthony Moretta.” —
Stanley Siegel, University of Houston
About the Author
JOHN MORETTA received his Ph.D. in history from Rice University. He is professor of history at Central College, Houston Community College, and teaches at the University of Houston.