War of 1812 CB - Hardcover

Hickey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0252016130 ISBN 13: 9780252016134

Publisher: University of Illinois Press, 1989

Synopsis

Examines the military, political, diplomatic, economic, social and financial aspects of the war, describes public response, and assesses the war's effect on U.S. history

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Review:

"A well-researched and extensively documented overview of the causes and consequences of the War of 1812. In a penetrating analysis of prewar society, the author accumulates evidence suggesting that the war was ultimately unnecessary and unpopular. . . . 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 the United States. [Hickey] was accurate when he wrote, 'Although looking to the past, the war was fraught with consequences for the future, and for this reason it is worth studying today.' And there is no better place to start than with The War of 1812."--Civil War News

"The definitive study."--Journal of American History

From the Back Cover:

This 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0252016130
• ISBN 13: 9780252016134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 457