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1812: The War That Forged a Nation

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In June 1812 the still-infant United States had the audacity to declare war on the British Empire. Fought between creaking sailing ships and armies often led by bumbling generals, the ensuing conflict featured a tit-for-tat "You burned our capital, so we'll burn yours" and a legendary battle unknowingly fought after the signing of a peace treaty.

During the course of the wa...more In June 1812 the still-infant United States had the audacity to declare war on the British Empire. Fought between creaking sailing ships and armies often led by bumbling generals, the ensuing conflict featured a tit-for-tat "You burned our capital, so we'll burn yours" and a legendary battle unknowingly fought after the signing of a peace treaty.

During the course of the war, the young American navy proved its mettle as the USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides," sent two first-rate British frigates to the bottom, and a twenty-seven-year-old lieutenant named Oliver Hazard Perry hoisted a flag exhorting, "Don't Give Up the Ship," and chased the British from Lake Erie. By 1814, however, the United States was no longer fighting for free trade, sailors' rights, and as much of Canada as it could grab, but for its very existence as a nation. With Washington in flames, only a valiant defense at Fort McHenry saved Baltimore from a similar fate.

Here are the stories of commanding generals such as America's Henry "Granny" Dearborn, double-dealing James Wilkinson, and feisty Andrew Jackson, as well as Great Britain's gallant Sir Isaac Brock, overly cautious Sir George Prevost, and Rear Admiral George Cockburn, the man who put the torch to Washington. Here too are those inadvertently caught up in the war, from heroine farm wife Laura Secord, whom some call Canada's Paul Revere, to country doctor William Beanes, whose capture set the stage for Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."

1812: The War That Forged a Nation presents a sweeping narrative that emphasizes the struggle's importance to America's coming-of-age as a nation. Though frequently overlooked between the American Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 did indeed span half a continent -- from Mackinac Island to New Orleans, and Lake Champlain to Horseshoe Bend -- and it paved the way for the conquest of the other half.

During the War of 1812, the United States cast aside its cloak of colonial adolescence and -- with both humiliating and glorious moments -- found the fire that was to forge a nation.(less)

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Dec 16, 2012 GoldGato rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: autumn, history, war

The War of 1812 was yet another war that requires head scratching as to why it even started. They had to name it after a calendar year because there wasn't much else they could do. For the Yanks, it really was a great war, and here's why:

1. Commodore Hazard Perry was able to write the immortal, "We have met the enemy and they are ours...". Take that, evil Pommie empire.

2. 'Old Ironsides'. The baddest-ass nickname ever given to a ship.

3. The redcoats burned the White House. Americans have had a c...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Joel rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book caught my attention because the War of 1812 tends to get short shrift in American history classes; students wind up with a weak understanding of what happened and why. After reading this book- a very good and readable account, by the way- I'd say that there's a good reason why: because the war didn't really amount to much. Neither side ever managed to capture and hold much enemy ground. There were some stirring naval battles, on the high seas and the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, but...more This book caught my attention because the War of 1812 tends to get short shrift in American history classes; students wind up with a weak understanding of what happened and why. After reading this book- a very good and readable account, by the way- I'd say that there's a good reason why: because the war didn't really amount to much. Neither side ever managed to capture and hold much enemy ground. There were some stirring naval battles, on the high seas and the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, but they ultimately didn't change much. America tried to invade Canada several times, with farcical results. The British burned Washington D.C., but it was a hit-and-run attack from the sea; the British sacked the town, then left and sailed away quickly. They then tried to repeat the strategy on Baltimore, but were repulsed rather easily. The British probably would have won the war unglamorously, through a naval blockade which was strangling the American economy to death; except that Napoleon was returning to power in France, making the British eager to end the sideshow of the American war on any terms so they could focus their energies on the real threat.

The book is at its weakest when Borneman tries to make the case for the war's long-term significance. His central thesis is that the war unified the nation; prior to the War of 1812, he argues, Americans were primarily loyal to their home state, not to the nation itself, and 'The United States' was used as a plural term, not singular. He basically claims that the war reversed these attitudes. While he marshals solid evidence in support of this thesis, he pushes it farther than it can really go. Even a half-century later, during the Civil War, many soldiers- both South and North- were far more enthusiastic about fighting for their home state than for the Union or the Confederacy. The War of 1812, I think, is better viewed as a signpost on a gradual road to national unity, than as an event where attitudes changed suddenly and radically.

It's still a good book, and if you have a deep interest in American history, and feel that the War of 1812 is a gap in your body of knowledge, I'd certainly recommend this book. But if your interest in history is more casual- if you're only looking for the very most interesting and/or important subjects to read about- you can pass this one by.(less)

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May 29, 2012 Paul Lunger rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

2012 marks the bicentennial of what is often referred to as one of the forgotten wars in U.S. History - the War of 1812. In "1812: The War That Forged a Nation", Walter Borneman does a very good job of retelling the war from going through the events that were the prelude to war (Burr's act of sedition w/ Jackson & the Embargo Acts of 1807) all the way through & beyond the Battle of New Orleans. Each chapter presents not only the history of the events of this war, but also provides mini-b...more

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Jul 28, 2011 Gary Brecht rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This very readable account of the War of 1812 does a credible job of supporting its thesis...that the conflict's principal result was in solidifying the unity of the nascent United States. In spite of salient differences in the New England states versus Virginia and the southern states, the war reinforced national pride.

While the author failed to provide reasons why our military was so unprepared, he managed to humanize the British military by giving us some details about its chief officers. He...more

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Jul 06, 2011 Joe rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Borneman's exhaustive account of the War of 1812 covers every base and gives the necessary perspective to understand the importance of this war in American (and world) history.
Here's what I took away from this fact and research heavy tome:

Although the war was ostensibly over impressment and shipping rights on the high seas, the fact that the initial battle plan exclusively focused on a three-prong invasion of Canada rather than a strategy of building up a stronger navy suggests that 1812 was a p...more Borneman's exhaustive account of the War of 1812 covers every base and gives the necessary perspective to understand the importance of this war in American (and world) history.
Here's what I took away from this fact and research heavy tome:

Although the war was ostensibly over impressment and shipping rights on the high seas, the fact that the initial battle plan exclusively focused on a three-prong invasion of Canada rather than a strategy of building up a stronger navy suggests that 1812 was a pretty naked attempt at land-grabbing. The U.S. wanted Canada, expected to be greeted as liberators and used British violations of American maritime sovereignty.

The "status ante bellum" resolution to the war meant that, technically, nothing changed in British/American relations. However, the war had tremendous impact in the growth of America's national identity. Furthermore, a lot of people who would emerge as key players in America's future seem to get introduced to the country and to cut their teeth in this war:"
Future president Andrew Jackson
Future general and president Zachary Taylor
Future Mexican War and Civil War commander Winfield Scott, etc.

Also given fair attention is the enigmatic and rarely understood James Wilkinson. Wilkinson is not a name even known to most students of American History, but was a tremendously important and interesting person from the early years of the republic. Significantly, Wilkinson served with iconic villains Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr in the Revolutionary War. By 1812, Wilkinson had become a Brigadier General and was one of the longest serving American officers. While serving the U.S. in uniform, Wilkinson also served Spain as Agent 13, a highly-paid spy and secretly sent valuable intelligence to the Spanish. Wilkinson would commit treason again as he conspired with Burr to set up an independent nation in the West. Of Wilkinson it would later be said that "he never won a battle or lost a court martial." During the War of 1812, Wilkinson did his best to hinder the leadership of Andrew Jackson who had testified against him at an earlier court-martial.

Finally, Borneman's book is notable for the effort he takes to explain the war's many naval battles. The type of ships and naval warfare used in the war was so totally different from what would be seen after the widespread use of steam power, a great deal of explanation is necessary and helpful.(less)

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Jul 28, 2011 Diana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I found this to be an informative book on the 1812 conflict, and overall enjoyed the work. The writing style can be a little off-putting at times and in some cases a little too colloquial. I definitely enjoy an author that can present history with a text that is full of excitement and interest, but at the same time, I do not like to see slang or phrasing that is too contemporary causing the book to become dated with time. This is my only complaint about the book, however, and it is probably more...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Tom Darrow rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A very high quality book on a little-known war. The book is fast paced but delves into enough detail to show the importance of events without burdening the reader with too many extra facts. The author uses some well-known historical sources (he is fond of using Teddy Roosevelt and Alfred Mahan's work on naval history), but doesn't use too many new or detailed sources. The author's tone is educated, although he does use slang and a more conversational tone in places.

Over all, I this book has a e...more

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May 20, 2011 Mick rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-non-fiction

In spite of a rather unconvincing central thesis (that the war of 1812 helped solidify the United States of America for the first time into one nation with a common cause), Borneman provides an excellent history of the war of 1812.

By choosing to focus primarily on the political and social dimensions of the war rather than the well-trodden ground of the military campaign, he builds a fascinating and very readable narrative of the clash of competing philosophies at play in the early United States...more

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Dec 20, 2012 Jerome rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In honor of the War of 1812's bicentennial I purchased this book looking for an introduction on the subject. I don't remember it being discussed in school and I had no previous knowledge on the conflict. As an introduction to the subject, Borneman's book meets the definition, but only barely.

This is a comprehensive, if somewhat superficial, look at the war that gave the United States a national identity, even as it ended in essentially a stalemate. Borneman is mostly known for history books deal...more In honor of the War of 1812's bicentennial I purchased this book looking for an introduction on the subject. I don't remember it being discussed in school and I had no previous knowledge on the conflict. As an introduction to the subject, Borneman's book meets the definition, but only barely.

This is a comprehensive, if somewhat superficial, look at the war that gave the United States a national identity, even as it ended in essentially a stalemate. Borneman is mostly known for history books dealing with the western United States, and he even mentions in his Acknowledgements how this book seems to be out of his field. However, Borneman maintains that the war set the United States on a course that would result in the western expansion that is his bread and butter, and thus deserves to be looked at more closely. It's a very interesting book that covers the entire war that tells everything that happened, though it doesn't quite go into as much detail as I would have liked.

Borneman lays out a general foundation for why the two nations went to war, but does little more than relate in simple terms the causes and a few early skirmishes. He goes into greater details about the engagements of the war between 1812 and 1814. He writes very clear descriptions of the battles on land and on sea, and you can really appreciate what the soldiers went through during them. However, in between the engagements, Borneman almost becomes bored and fails to relate why the participants selected their next targets and what strategic value they hold.

That the War of 1812 `forged' a nation, is hardly a novel concept. Indeed it has been the favourite ex post explanation and justification from the American perspective since the very conclusion of the war. In fairness, while Borneman doesn't lay claim to any new insight, unfortunately his purported theme fails even as a pivot or point of departure for this most recent recounting of this most curious war. There is one chapter devoted in an almost maudlin way to the origins of the American Anthem and the book's final pages build to a conclusion that was never seriously argued or developed: that the war was a great unifier of the until then, loosely federated states, and indeed, the factious American populace itself. This is not to say the war did not have the effect claimed, but just that the argument was not well made out and did not set the theme of the work as its' title promised.

Nor does the author recognize, or even realize, the possibility that the war forged not one but two nations. It is only in the book's afterward `P.S. section' that idea finally dawns on him and then only after being challenged by a Canadian. Remarkably, he dismisses the notion on the basis that Canada did not become a nation until many years after the treaty of Ghent so therefore the war could not be seen to have had this singular effect. Implicit in this view is the belief that but for the revolutionary war that which is now America would have remained a colony of Britain and without the war of 1812 it would have remained a hapless and divided secondary power. The countervailing view is that it had not been for these two nasty wars the 49th parallel would presently not be a scar on the North American map and that America would now occupy 9/10th of the continent instead of only 2/5th. When American tourists to Canada ponder why it is that a people that look, talk and drive cars just like them live in a separate country, they need only to read up on the war of 1812 to understand why. When the war started 80% of Upper Canada's (Ontario) population was American born or second generation. As Bornemane himself acknowledge the country (colony - whatever you want to call it) was like a ripe plum just about ready to fall into the American lap. But the pillaging of the farms and businesses of the settlers and the burning to the ground of the communities of York (Toronto) Newark (Niagara Falls) and Port Dover by those that should have been their friends, neighbour s and natural allies, created a cleavage in the nascent consciousness that Canadians to this day have not fully recovered. Seen this way the war of 1812 didn't so much forge one nation as it (accidentally) created another.

Borneman's style is very readable, as history books go. Many history books can use over complicated jargon and become painful to read, skipping back and forth in time, etc. Borneman's style was clear and enjoyable. He laid out the facts chronologically and generally in easy to read language (except for maybe some of the naval battles). However, the author also writes very colloquially, almost at a middle school level. This was at times distracting and on the whole lowered my opinion of the author's conclusions.

The author also completely fails to support his main argument, that the War of 1812 somehow formed one nation out of fifteen different states. He does this mainly by the lack of focus on the subject until the very end of the book, when he dedicates a half dozen pages to it. In fact, many of his points throughout the book contradict this premise In addition, Borneman completely fails to support his conclusion of who "won" the war. The objectives laid out by him in the first chapters are disregarded entirely when deciding a "winner" at the conclusion, instead falling back on this upsupported premise about forging a nation.

On the whole, if you are hoping for a brief, readable introduction to War of 1812, Borneman's book is okay. But if you have read a few history books and want a more in depth introduction to the subject, Borneman's book will only frustrate you as it did me.(less)

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Mar 30, 2008 Paul rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: about-history

An engaging narrative history of the War of 1812. British military power in Canada and the West, and the political designs behind them, are described accessibly, and the heroes and their battles are described in the round - politically, economically, tactically and biographically. The events of the war and their meaning to people of the time are made clear.

The relationship of the War of 1812 to the wars against Native Americans in the Northwest Territory (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois) and in the Sout...more An engaging narrative history of the War of 1812. British military power in Canada and the West, and the political designs behind them, are described accessibly, and the heroes and their battles are described in the round - politically, economically, tactically and biographically. The events of the war and their meaning to people of the time are made clear.

The relationship of the War of 1812 to the wars against Native Americans in the Northwest Territory (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois) and in the Southwest (Alabama, MIssissippi, Louisiana) and Florida is also explored here. America's new generation of military leaders - Jackson, Harrison, Scott, and others - gained experience of war and rose to prominence in these campaigns. The role of empire (first British, then American) in generating these wars, and piracy and the slave trade, is not overlooked (though neglected in the book's conclusion).

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"So what had the war accomplished? ... 'the bonfires, the cannon, the church bells which celebrated the Peace of Ghent constituted less a shout of triumph than a sigh of relief.' At first, that was definitely true. There was an economy to rebuild, and peace quickly proved a boon to the commerce of both the United States and Great Britain. But once this economic resurgence was in progress, the sigh of relief rapidly turned to a swagger of triumph. Americans quickly forgot the war's disheartening defeats and chose instead to remember a few proud moments: Lawrence's dying words of 'Don't give up the ship,' the glories of 'Old Ironsides,' and of course, Jackson's stand before New Orleans. Great Britain brushed aside its disaster at New Orleans and after Waterloo was content to glory in its Napoleonic laurels. But for the United States, the triumph of Andrew Jackson's roughshod collection of army regulars, backwoods militia, and bayou pirates over the elite of the British Empire came to fill a huge void in the American psyche - not only propelling Jackson to the presidency, but affirming America on the course that would extend its borders to the Pacific. ... Praising the 'undaunted courage, patriotism, and patience, under hardships and fatigues,' of his troops, Jackson proclaimed: 'Natives of different states, acting together, for the first time, in this camp; differing in habits and in language, instead of viewing in these circumstances the germ of distrust and division, you have made them the source of an honourable emulation, and from the seeds of discord itself have reaped the fruits of an honourable union.' ... 'In every aspect I must acknowledge that the war has been useful,' wrote Albert Gallatin to Thomas Jefferson late in 1815. 'The character of America stands now as high as ever on the European continent, and higher than ever it did in Great Britain. ... The war has renewed and reinstated the national feelings and character which the Revolution had given, and which were daily lessened. The people now have more general objects of attachment with which their pride and political opinions are connected. They are more Americans; they feel and act more as a nation; and I hope that the permanency of the Union is thereby secured.'"

Funny how that works: that people think they can resolve conflicts with one another by picking a fight with somebody else. After the War of 1812, not only did American borders expand to the Pacific (by continuing to make war on third parties), but American tensions grew steadily until they exploded in the Civil War. So Gallatin's hope was ill-founded. Surely there's a better way to manage conflict. Surely there's a firmer foundation for hope. Surely there is more peace somewhere. May we keep on 'til we find it.(less)

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Feb 18, 2008 Dale rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

1812: The War That Forged A Nation, by Walter R. Borneman, is an enlightening and entertaining story weaved into one.

It was amazing to me to realize what bumbling idiots we allowed to infiltrate not only our military but also our government even at the early time period of 1812. The cast of clowns begins with Aaron Burr but ends with a real hero in "Old Hickory" himself Andrew Jackson. I never realized how close we game to grabbing the lands of Canada. If it weren't for absolute incompetence we...more

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May 31, 2012 Josh Liller rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: war-of-1812, american-history

A very good general history of the War of 1812. I've read a few other books on this war over the years, but this one seems the best job of touching on most everyone and everything in the war. I learned quite a few tidbits that I didn't know before. Borneman also gives more attention to the Canadians and British than usual.

This is a fast and easy read thanks to Borneman's casual, conversational writing style. Though the biggest strength of the book, this uncommon tone gets a little too casual som...more

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Jul 11, 2010 Jeff rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was amazed at how much I didn't know about American History between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The relationship between England and America hadn't improved much at all since the Revolution and their actions towards America naturally led to a war.

It was also amazing to see both the incredible desire that Americans had to take over Canada as well as the bitter conflicts with Native Americans around the country. The Indians sadly fought a lot (sometimes allied with the British) against Ame...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Bonnie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Borneman established the importance of war of 1812 to our nation as an event that helped bind us together. His other facts were interesting. Over all, I was bored as he opined, surmised and snarked his way through this disconnected read. I committed to read it, so I did but was grateful to be over with it. I will not retain this book.

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Jan 18, 2010 Adr rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: history

I suppose as good an overview as was needed for so brief a read, but I would liked to have spent more time with the individual events and players involved. Definitely has peaked my interest in the naval battles of the Great Lakes. Perhaps Teddy Roosevelt is in my reading future.

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Feb 07, 2012 Mike Prochot rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: americana

Narrative of a now forgotten war that was instrumental in moving the country forward and free from the identity of a revolutionary upstart to a serious country on the world stage.

Enjoyable, wide in scope and detail while staying concise in the telling!

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Mar 02, 2013 Brett rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

"In the spring of 1812, before war was declared John C. Calhoun of South Carolina wrote to his cousin, Patrick Noble, asserting that the coming war 'will be a favorite one with the country. Much honor awaits those who may distinguish themselves.' Calhoun was certainly wrong on the first point, but there was much truth in the second."

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Dec 07, 2010 Ben rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, history

A great read. It is fast paced and focused. I identified the reasons, the players the battles, and the outcomes. It is a great book that covers the war of 1812. If you wish to learn about this era of American history, this is your book.

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Dec 17, 2012 Glenn Robinson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Very quick book that goes over all the battles, both military and political in a quick and light manner. Excellent first book for 1812 or refresher. A war that need not have been fought. Only after the failed political decisions of Jefferson and Madison, war was declared (barely). Many of the battles were poorly led, poorly fought and failed many of the objectives set out at the start. Good book.

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Jan 18, 2013 Dallynusa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Nice book, an east read. This book contains enough detail to hold the interest of the history buff, yet is not so detailed as to turn off a casual reader. My only complaint is that the author does give too much information about the armaments on the ships involved in the great naval battles of this war.

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Jun 03, 2010 Scot Marvin rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: history

Nice little slice of history. Helpful for filling in my many gaps in understanding. A little bit of nautical warfare, ground warfare, and politics all mixed in. Plus, a touch of Waterloo to boot.

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Oct 05, 2009 John rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

"1812" brought the war to life with a quick yet thorough history. I enjoyed the details of the naval battles on the Great Lakes, and the descriptions of the follies of the war were jaw-dropping.

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Jan 13, 2012 Alex rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Thought this was a darn good book, very readable for a history book. It is comprehensive of the whole conflict so a very good place to start exploring the war of 1812.

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Mar 11, 2009 Patrick rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I didn't know much about the War of 1812, so I thought this would be an interesting read. Frankly, it wasn't, but I am not sure if it was the book itself or the War of 1812. The book does pick up quite a bit at the end, when the author covers the burning of Washington by the British, the Battle of New Orleans, and the conclusion of the war.

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Mar 03, 2013 Jeff Klosterman rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Excellent review of a war best remembered for producing the National Anthem. Well written organized and documented. Entertaining and educational. 4 stars

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Dec 13, 2009 Chadwick Swenson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A fresh history of what was truly the second half of the Revolutionary War. Not quite commercial history with decent scholarship.

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Jul 31, 2011 Thompson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

An interesting book on a little understood part of American history. The book could have been improved with more maps.

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Feb 21, 2013 Rick rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 1800s, history, non-fiction

This was a great succinct overview of the War of 1812. So many great quotes from this war. "Don't give up the ship." "We have met the enemy and they are ours." And of course, the Star-Spangled Banner. Great book for an introductory account.

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Dec 08, 2012 David Eppenstein rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A good book about a war few Americans know much about but was important for reasons we take for granted.

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Nov 23, 2012 Cynthia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Despite a little too much information on the Canadian front, an interesting read. I learned a lot.

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