The War of 1812

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-415-96839-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 96 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 256 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

Reihe: Essential Histories

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Benn, Carl

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Amerikanische Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Carl Benn