War of 1812 Eyewitness Accounts: An Annotated Bibliography, Vol. 8 FROM THE PUBLISHER
Once regarded as a backwoods frontier skirmish, the War of 1812 has become an object of increasing historical scrutiny. A new consensus is emerging among scholars which views the Second War with England as a defining moment in the history of North America. This reference tool enables users to view this important conflict from a variety of American, British, and Canadian perspectives. Compiled by a recognized authority, this bibliography describes over 850 printed primary sources, including letters, diaries, journals, and memoirs. In addition to the usual army and navy accounts, the book also includes narratives by women, clergy, politicians, diplomats, merchants, and Native Americans.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Describes sources of primary narratives of the War of 1812, for
students and experienced researchers. Entries offer information on
chronology covered in the text, the corporate body to which the
writer was affiliated, detailed descriptions of contents, and quotes
from texts. Organized in sections on US, British, American, and
Canadian military and naval accounts, and American, British, and
foreign civilian accounts, covering narratives by politicians, women,
merchants, and Native Americans as well as military personnel.
Includes an editor index.
Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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