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  • The War of 1812

  • A Forgotten Conflict, Bicentennial Edition
  • Written by: Donald R Hickey
  • Narrated by: Douglas R. Pratt
  • Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins
  • 3.3 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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The War of 1812

Written by: Donald R Hickey
Narrated by: Douglas R. Pratt
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This comprehensive and authoritative history of the War of 1812, thoroughly revised for the 200th anniversary of the historic conflict, is a myth-shattering study that will inform and entertain students, historians, and general listeners alike.

Donald R. Hickey explores the military, diplomatic, and domestic history of our second war with Great Britain, bringing the study up to date with recent scholarship on all aspects of the war, from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. The newly expanded The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict, Bicentennial Edition includes additional information on the British forces, American Indians, and military operations - such as the importance of logistics and the use and capabilities of weaponry.

Hickey explains how the war promoted American nationalism and manifest destiny, stimulated peacetime defense spending, and enhanced America's reputation abroad. He also shows that the war sparked bloody conflicts between pro-war Republican and anti-war Federalist neighbors, dealt a crippling blow to American Indians, and solidified the United States's antipathy toward the British.

©2012 Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (P)2013 Redwood Audiobooks
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History
Wars & Conflicts Great Britain United States
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"A well-researched and extensively documented overview of the causes and consequences of the War of 1812. Highly recommended as an inclusive political, military, and social treatment of a customarily neglected war." ( American Library Association Booklist)
"Despite being forgotten and overlooked, the War of 1812 was a significant milestone in the development of the United States... there is no better place to start than with The War of 1812." ( Civil War News)
"The definitive study." ( Journal of American History)

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not bad

not a bad listen. very American centered, and for a Canadian listener it left out some details I was hoping for. I did learn a lot and found the information to be dense. I'd recommend this to somebody who is interested in a factual description rather than dramatic telling.

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