The War of 1812: A FORGOTTEN CONFLICT - Softcover
Examines the military, political, diplomatic, economic, social and financial aspects of the war, describes public response, and assesses the war's effect on U.S. history
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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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. Updated and expanded for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812
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- PublisherUniversity of Illinois Press
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0252060598
- ISBN 13 9780252060595
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages457
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