Examines John Ericsson's creation of the ironclad ship and the Civil War battle with the Merrimac

Of all the struggles that took place along the border between the United States and Britain's provinces in Canada during the War of 1812, the one that lasted the longest was ...

With all the immediacy of an eyewitness account, the author tells the dramatic story of the British invasion of Washington in 1814.

Describes the secret alliance between British and Confederate interests during the American Civil War, the international intrigue and espionage of the era, the British ...

This is the only comprehensive account of the American victory at Plattsburgh, New York, on the shores of Lake Champlain in 1814, the first full history of one of the most ...

Famous left-handers, traits of left-handers, the importance of left-handers in history, accompanied by humorous drawings and caricatures. A great gift for any left-hander.