The War of 1812: A Short HistoryThis abridged version of Donald Hickey's popular War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict covers the military campaigns and the political and diplomatic history of the war. Intended for a general audience and students in introductory and upper division U.S. history courses, the volume is gripping reading. It includes a chronology of important events during the war and a list of suggested readings. |
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| Title | The War of 1812: A Short History |
| Author | Donald R. Hickey |
| Edition | abridged |
| Publisher | University of Illinois Press, 1995 |
| ISBN | 0252064305, 9780252064302 |
| Length | 135 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Military / United States |
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