War of 1812, a Short History

AvDonald R. Hickey

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Engelska, 2012

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This abridged edition of Donald R. Hickey''s comprehensive and authoritative The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict has been thoroughly revised for the 200th anniversary of the historic conflict. A myth-shattering study that will inform and entertain students and general readers alike, The War of 1812: A Short History explores the military, diplomatic, and domestic history of our second war with Great Britain, bringing the study up to date with recent scholarship on all aspects of the war, from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada.

With new information on military operations, logistics, and the use and capabilities of weaponry, The War of 1812: A Short History explains how the war promoted American nationalism, reinforced the notion of manifest destiny, stimulated peacetime defense spending, and enhanced America''s reputation abroad. Hickey also concludes that the war sparked bloody conflicts between pro-war Republican and anti-war Federalist neighbors, dealt a crippling blow to the independence and treaty rights of American Indians, and solidified the United States'' antipathy toward the British. Ideal for students and history buffs, this special edition includes selected illustrations, maps, a chronology of major events during the war, and a list of suggested further reading.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-11-30
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9780252094477
Förlag:University of Illinois Press

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Militärhistoria inom Historia och arkeologi

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Donald R. Hickey is a professor of history at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. He is the author of seven books, including Don't Give Up the Ship! Myths of the War of 1812, and numerous articles.

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"The definitive study."--Journal of American History "A well-researched and extensively documented overview of the causes and consequences of the War of 1812. . . . Highly recommended as an inclusive political, military, and social treatment of a customarily neglected war."--American Library Association Booklist"Despite being forgotten and overlooked, the War of 1812 was a significant milestone in the development of the United States. [Hickey] was accurate when he wrote, 'Although looking to the past, the war was fraught with consequences for the future, and for this reason it is worth studying today.' And there is no better place to start than with The War of 1812."--Civil War News

Innehållsförteckning

CoverCopyright PageContentsPreface to Bicentennial EditionPreface to First EditionIntroduction1. The Coming of the War, 1801-18122. The Campaign of 18123. The Campaign of 18134. The British Counteroffensive, 1814-18155. The Inner War6. The Peace of Christmas EveLegaciesChronologySuggestions for Further ReadingIndex