Latimer, Jon
1812
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674034778
- author:
- Latimer, Jon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 16 x 3.3 cm
- Genre:
- 19th Century World History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The War of 1812: A British Perspective by Jon Latimer offers an authoritative and compelling account of this pivotal conflict. For Britain, the war was part of a larger struggle to stop Napoleon and preserve the empire. In North America, it was a matter of survival for those living in Canada, where many loyalists had fled the American Revolution. The British victory eliminated the threat of American conquest, setting Canadians on the road toward confederation. Latimer's narrative draws on personal letters, diaries, and memoirs to create an intimate account of life during the war. He sheds light on the experiences of soldiers, sailors, and ordinary people who were directly affected by the conflict, providing a nuanced understanding of this often-overlooked chapter in history.
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