The bloody war of 1812 saw British, American, and First Nations forces clash in a conflict that would forever alter North America. This book explains the background to the war and covers the three years of fighting on land and sea, including the battles of Lake Erie and Lake Champlain.
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The bloody War of 1812 saw British, American and First Nation forces clash in a conflict that would change North America for ever. This book explains the background to the war, as well as covering the three years of fighting on land and sea, including the battles of Lake Erie and Lake Champlain.
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Introduction, Chronology, Background to war A small war with complex causes, Warring sides Soldiers, sailors, and warriors, Outbreak America sets its sights on Canada, The fighting The war on land and at sea, Portrait of a soldier Black Hawk's war, The world around war Propaganda and protest, Portrait of a civilian John Strachan's war, How the war ended The peace of Christmas Eve, Conclusion and consequences The world's longest undefended border?, Further reading, Index
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415968393
Publisert
2003-07-24
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
96
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