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War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict

AUTHOR: Donald R. Hickey
ISBN: 0252060598
SHORT DESCRIPTION: This first comprehensive history of the War of 1812 since Henry Adam's work of a century ago is a myth-shattering study that will inform and entertain students, historians, and general readers. Donald R. Hickey explores the military, diplomatic,...

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War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict
- Book Review, by Donald R. Hickey

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The War of 1812 gave the United States some of its finest military moments: Admiral Perry's victory on Lake Erie, Andrew Jackson's lopsided triumph at the Battle of New Orleans, the immortal words "Don't give up the ship!," and Fort McHenry's defense of Baltimore (which inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner"). At the same time, the fighting didn't go especially well for the Americans. Their invasion of Canada failed and the British burned the White House to the ground. The conflict ended in a draw. With The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict Donald R. Hickey offers what may be the most comprehensive treatment of the war, and includes many colorful anecdotes. For example, shortly after the mortally wounded James Lawrence uttered "Don't give up the ship!," his men did just that. Their vessel was hauled off to England, broken up, and its timbers used in the construction of a flour mill. The subtitle calls the War of 1812 a "forgotten conflict"; Hickey's excellent book shows why it's worth remembering.

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Book Review

War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict
- Book Reviews, by Donald R. Hickey

War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict

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This first comprehensive history of the War of 1812 since Henry Adam's work of a century ago is a myth-shattering study that will inform and entertain students, historians, and general readers. Donald R. Hickey explores the military, diplomatic, and domestic history of our second war with Great Britain.

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An in-depth examination of America's first comprehensive history to explore not just the military aspects but the economic and political dimensions in a single volume. With over 100 pages of notes. For students, historians, and general readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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