Lust for Glory focuses on the "Heroic Age" of Texas history, the quarter century between 1821 and 1846. With short, episodic chapters and written in an accessible, easy-to-read style, Lust for Glory is intended for a general readership. It will prove a handy tool for 4th and 7th grade Texas History teachers and their students. College level students will also find it a handy alternative to their academic textbooks.