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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Bonin, Christopher M., 1976- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Subjects:
1812-1815
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
Military campaigns
United States > History > War of 1812 > Campaigns.
Virginia > History > War of 1812.
États-Unis > Histoire > 1812, Guerre de > Campagnes et batailles.
United States
Virginia
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • "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.

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