The War of 1812 is a fascinating period in American history, and there are many great books that explore this conflict in detail. Here are some of the best books on the War of 1812:
The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict by Donald R. Hickey - This b
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Read more…The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict, Bicentennial Edition
by Donald R Hickey (Author)
2012 by University of Illinois Press. 454 pages, softcover.
From the publisher: "This comprehensive and authoritative history of the War of 1
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Read more…Washington enters New York City at British evacuation, November 1783. Title: "Evacuation Day" and Washington's Triumphal Entry in New York City, Nov. 25th, 1783. Summary: Print showing George Washington and other military officers riding on horsebac
Read more…Above: The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Painting by 18th-Century artist John Trumbull: From the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Photograph within the Public Domain.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the earliest battles of th
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