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Virginia in the war of 1812 /

"Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, the autho...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bonin, Christopher M., 1976- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • "British outrage!" : The Chesapeake-Leonard Affair
  • The road to war: 1808/12
  • The war of words: support and opposition for the War of 1812 in Virginia
  • The opposing forces: the Americans
  • The opposing forces: the British
  • Virginians in the Northwestern Campaign
  • "The guns are roaring at this moment!": The 1813 Campaign
  • "Virginians to arms!" : The 1814 Campaign
  • The aftermath
  • Conclusion.