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With an engaging question-and-answer format, this book offers a concise and informative introduction to the War of 1812, clearing much of the fog that surrounds it.
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To commemorate its two hundredth anniversary, Hickey (history, Wayne State College) introduces general readers to the often-neglected War of 1812 through a series of answers to 187 questions relating to its causes, length, leaders, affairs, opposition, armies and navies, location, weapons, invasions, battles, British and American strategies, privateers, the British Counterstrike, and its end, consequences, and legacy, among other aspects. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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