Tecumseh and Brock: The War of 1812 - Softcover

Laxer, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1770893288 ISBN 13: 9781770893283

Publisher: House of Anansi Press, 2014

Synopsis

A powerful and compelling new work on the War of 1812, now available in paperback

At the dawn of the 19th century, the British Empire is engaged in a titanic war with Napoleonic France for global supremacy. The American Republic is quickly expanding its territory along the western frontier, while native peoples struggle to protect their lands from the relentless wave of new settlers. James Laxer offers a fresh and compelling view of this decisive war by bringing to life two major contests: the native peoples’ Endless War to establish nationhood and sovereignty on their traditional territories and the American campaign to settle its grievances with Britain through the conquest of Canada. At the heart of this story is the unlikely friendship and political alliance of Tecumseh, the Shawnee chief and charismatic leader of the native confederacy, and Major General Isaac Brock, defender and protector of the British Crown. Vividly rendered and passionately depicted, Tecumseh and Brock is a highly engaging, impeccably researched, and powerful work of history.

About this title

About the Author:

James Laxer is the best-selling and award-winning author of 19 books, including Discovering America and The Border. One of Canada’s leading political thinkers, he lives in Toronto.

Review:

[Laxer] displays an authoritative and sympathetic grasp of Native history ... Tecumseh and Brock promises a valuable alternative to the notion that history is invariably written by the victors. (Vit Wagner National Post 2012-06-22)

... a clever, scholarly and entirely readable contribution ... (Brian Hodgson Edmonton Journal 2012-07-13)

Laxer has written a superb narrative of the causes, course and legacy of the war of 1812. (Graeme Voyer Winnipeg Free Press 2012-06-16)

Tecumseh & Brock is comprehensive but not burdensome, a banquet of facts that can be enjoyed along with being instructive. Laxer proves Canadian history doesn’t have to be dull, particularly when told through the lives of people who lived it. (Jennifer Hunter Toronto Star 2012-06-16)

Laxer’s book serves as a good short introduction to the war. (Roger Hall Globe and Mail 2012-06-22)

Laxer’s splendidly written, well-crafted book is a compelling narrative bound to excite and arouse Canadians looking for a great story. (Paul W. Bennett Chronicle Herald 2012-08-19)

Tecumseh and Brock stands out. (Wayne Grady Kingston Whig Standard 2012-09-13)

About this edition

• Publisher: House of Anansi Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1770893288
• ISBN 13: 9781770893283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368