Bibliograph

The War of 1812, a forgotten conflict, Donald R. Hickey

Type

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The War of 1812, a forgotten conflict, Donald R. Hickey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-437) and index

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government publication of a state province territory dependency etc

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The War of 1812

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

751250786

Responsibility statement

Donald R. Hickey

Sub title

a forgotten conflict

Summary

In this book, Hickey explains how the War of 1812 promoted American nationalism and manifest destiny, stimulated peacetime defense spending, and enhanced America's reputation abroad. He also shows that the war sparked bloody conflicts between pro-war Republican and anti-war Federalist neighbors, dealt a crippling blow to American Indians, and solidified the United States' antipathy toward the British

Table Of Contents

Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the bicentennial edition -- Introduction -- The road to war, 1801-1812 -- The declaration of war -- The Baltimore riots -- The Campaign of 1812 -- Raising men and money -- The Campaign of 1813 -- The last embargo -- The British counteroffensive -- The crisis of 1814 -- The Hartford Convention -- The Treaty of Ghent -- Conclusion

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