The War of 1812: A Forgotten ConflictThe first comprehensive history of the War of 1812 since Henry Adams's work of a century ago is a myth-shattering study that will inform and entertain students, historians, and general readers. Donald R. Hickey explores the military, diplomatic, and domestic history of our second war with Great Britain. He explains how the conflict promoted American nationalism and manifest destiny, stimulated peacetime defense spending, and enhanced America's reputation abroad. He also recalls that the war sparked bloody conflicts between pro-war Republican and anti-war Federalist neighbors, dealt a crippling blow to the American Indians, and hardened United States hearts against the British. |
Contents
Contents | 7 |
Introduction | 8 |
1The Road to War 18011812 | 11 |
2The Declaration of | 29 |
3The Baltimore Riots | 52 |
4The Campaign of 1812 | 73 |
5Raising Men and Money | 100 |
6The Campaign of 1813 | 133 |
7The Last Embargo | 159 |
8The British Counteroffensive | 182 |
9The Crisis of 1814 | 223 |
10The Hartford Convention | 255 |
11The Treaty of Ghent | 297 |
A Note on Sources | 317 |
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