War of 1812 Eyewitness Accounts: An Annotated Bibliography (Bibliographies and Indexes in Military Studies)

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Once thought to be a backwoods frontier skirmish, the War of 1812 has turn out to be an object of increasing historical scrutiny. A new consensus is emerging among scholars which views the Second War with England as a defining moment in the history of North The united states. This reference tool enables users to view this important conflict from numerous American, British, and Canadian perspectives. Compiled by a recognized authority, this bibliography describes over 850 printed primary sources, including letters, diaries, journals, and memoirs. Along with the standard army and navy accounts, the book also includes narratives by women, clergy, politicians, diplomats, merchants, and Native Americans.

This volume is specifically designed to direct users to make a choice historical data quickly and easily. Topically, it consists of three sections, covering military, naval, and civilian narratives. Each entry has detailed annotation, discussing bibliographic information, names and dates of the writer, the time frame covered, the author’s rank, organization, or social position, and the historical places and events mentioned in passing. Inclusive in scope and highly detailed, this bibliography is a valuable addition to any historical collection.

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