War of 1812 (America at War) - Hardcover

Miriam Greenblatt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816049335 ISBN 13: 9780816049332

Publisher: Facts on File, 2003

Synopsis

The year was 1812, and the United States teetered once again on the brink of war with Great Britain. Caught in England's ongoing battle with France, the United States found its ports blockaded and its young sailors pressed into service aboard British vessels. War of 1812, Updated Edition tells of the young country's heroic campaign to beat back one of the most powerful military forces in the world - and to rid America of foreign powers once and for all. New box features give detailed coverage of such topics as the intent and results of the embargo on trade with Europe; the design and appearance of the nation's capital in 1812; and the displacement of Indians in the wake of the war.

About this title

About the Author:

Miriam Greenblatt holds a B.A. in political science and economics from Hunter College in New York City and a teaching certificate from Spertus College, USA and performed graduate work in political science and economics at the University of Chicago. She is a freelance writer and has written or coauthored numerous books on history, including young adult biographies of John Quincy Adams and Franklin D. Roosevelt and history books at both the junior high and high school levels.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0816049335
• ISBN 13: 9780816049332
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176