The War of 1812

by Carl Benn

Overview

In this fully illustrated introduction, acclaimed historian Carl Benn examines the War of 1812 and its significance in US history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472858566
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	01/16/2024
Series:	Essential Histories
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	673,067
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Carl Benn, PhD, is Chief Curator of the City of Toronto's Museums and Heritage Services, and also teaches history and museum studies at the University of Toronto. He has curated numerous exhibits and restored various historic facilities, including Canada's most complete War of 1812 fort. His extensive publications include Historic Fort York, 1793-1993 and The Iroquois in the War of 1812. Currently he is editing a collection of First Nations memoirs from the War of 1812 for publication.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Background to War
Warring Sides
Outbreak
The Fighting
The World Around War
How the War Ended
Conclusion and Consequences
Chronology
Further Reading
Acknowledgements
Index