About the book
Gold Medalist, 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the U.S. History Category
The War of 1812, sometimes called \"America's forgotten war,\" was a curious affair. At the time, it was dismissed as \"Mr. Madison's War.\" Later it was hailed by some as America's \"Second War for Independence\" and ridiculed by others, such as President Harry Truman, as \"the silliest damned war we ever had.\" The conflict, which produced several great heroes and future presidents, was all this and more.
In America's First Crisis Robert P. Watson tells the stories of the most intriguing battles and leaders and shares the most important blunders and victories of the war. What started out as an effort to invade Canada, fueled by anger over the harassment of American merchant ships by the Royal Navy, soon turned into an all-out effort to fend off an invasion by Britain. Armies marched across the Canadian border and sacked villages; navies battled on Lake Ontario, Lake Champlain, and the world's oceans; both the American and Canadian capitals were burned; and, in a final irony, the United States won its greatest victory in New Orleans—after the peace treaty had been signed.
Editions of America's First Crisis
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438451336
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438451343
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438451350
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Gold Medalist, 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the U.S. History Category
The War of 1812, sometimes called \"America's forgotten war,\" was a curious affair. At the time, it was dismissed as \"Mr. Madison's War.\" Later it was hailed by some as America's \"Second War for Independence\" and ridiculed by others, such as President Harry Truman, as \"the silliest damned war we ever had.\" The conflict, which produced several great heroes and future presidents, was all this and more.
In America's First Crisis Robert P. Watson tells the stories of the most intriguing battles and leaders and shares the most important blunders and victories of the war. What started out as an effort to invade Canada, fueled by anger over the harassment of American merchant ships by the Royal Navy, soon turned into an all-out effort to fend off an invasion by Britain. Armies marched across the Canadian border and sacked villages; navies battled on Lake Ontario, Lake Champlain, and the world's oceans; both the American and Canadian capitals were burned; and, in a final irony, the United States won its greatest victory in New Orleans—after the peace treaty had been signed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is America's First Crisis about?
Gold Medalist, 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the U.S. History Category
The War of 1812, sometimes called \"America's forgotten war,\" was a curious affair. At the time, it was dismissed as \"Mr. Madison's War.\" Later it was hailed by some as America's \"Second War for Independence\" and ridiculed by others, such as President Harry Truman, as \"the silliest damned war we ever had.\" The conflict, which produced several great heroes and future presidents, was all this and more.
In America's First Crisis Robert P. Watson tells the stories of the most intriguing battles and leaders and shares the most important blunders and victories of the war. What started out as an effort to invade Canada, fueled by anger over the harassment of American merchant ships by the Royal Navy, soon turned into an all-out effort to fend off an invasion by Britain. Armies marched across the Canadian border and sacked villages; navies battled on Lake Ontario, Lake Champlain, and the world's oceans; both the American and Canadian capitals were burned; and, in a final irony, the United States won its greatest victory in New Orleans—after the peace treaty had been signed.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in America's First Crisis?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of America's First Crisis?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438451336
How long is America's First Crisis and how many pages does it have?
America's First Crisis has 425 page(s)
Is America's First Crisis part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Excelsior Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book America's First Crisis?
Robert P. Watson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
America's First Crisis is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438451336) and paperback(ISBN 9781438451343) and pdf(ISBN 9781438451350)
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