The War of 1812
Subtitle: a complete chronology with biographies of 63 general officers
By: Bud Hannings
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786463855
Subjects: Chronology; Sources; Generals; Biography; History
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The chronology; title: Biographies of general officers; title: Appendix A. Generals, U.S. Army and militia, War of 1812 era; title: Appendix B. James Madison's war message to Congress, June 1, 1812; title: Appendix C. Prizes of American privateers and letters of marque captured on unspecified days, 1812-1815; title: Appendix D. Proclamation issued by General William Hull to the people of Canada on 12 July 1812; title: Appendix E. General Isaac Brock's response to General Hull's proclamation on 22 July 1812; title: Appendix F. Thomas Boyle's proclamation.