The War of 1812 : a complete chronology with biographies of 63 general officers

Summary: "The War of 1812 ushered in an extended period of peaceful relations and trade between the United States and Britain. This major reference work offers a comprehensive day-by-day chronology of the War of 1812, including its slow build-up and aftermath, and provides detailed biographies of the generals who made their mark"--Provided by publisher.

Item details

ISBN: 9780786463855 (illustrated case binding : acid-free paper)
ISBN: 0786463856 (illustrated case binding : acid-free paper)
Physical Description: print
v, 393 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-370) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The chronology -- Biographies of general officers -- Appendix A. Generals, U.S. Army and militia, War of 1812 era -- Appendix B. James Madison's war message to Congress, June 1, 1812 -- Appendix C. Prizes of American privateers and letters of marque captured on unspecified days, 1812-1815 -- Appendix D. Proclamation issued by General William Hull to the people of Canada on 12 July 1812 -- Appendix E. General Isaac Brock's response to General Hull's proclamation on 22 July 1812 -- Appendix F. Thomas Boyle's proclamation.