The War of 1812 in the Old Northwest

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This engaging narrative history deftly illustrates the War of 1812 because it played out within the Old Northwest — Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and bordering parts of Canada. From the stirrings of conflict within the area beginning as early because the 1760s, during the Battle of Tippecanoe, and to Michigan Territory’s role as a point of interest in prewar preparation, the book examines the lead-as much as the war before delving into key battles within the region. On this accessible text, Gilpin explores key figures, dates, and wartime developments, shedding considerable light at the strategic and logistical issues raised by the region’s unique geography, culture, economy, and political temperament. Battles covered come with the Give up of Detroit, the Siege of Fort Meigs, and the battles of River Raisin, Lake Erie, the Thames, and Mackinac Island.

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