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The War of 1812, A Short History
Donald R. Hickey
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Description for The War of 1812, A Short History
Paperback. The essential history of the War of 1812, newly abridged and ideal for students Num Pages: 160 pages, 12 b&w photographs, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 282.
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 ... Read more 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. Show LessProduct Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Baltimore, United States
ISBN
9780252078774
SKU
V9780252078774
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About Donald R. Hickey
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.
Reviews for The War of 1812, A Short History
"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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more