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Perilous fight, America's intrepid war with Britain on the high seas, 1812-1815, Stephen Budiansky

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Perilous fight, America's intrepid war with Britain on the high seas, 1812-1815, Stephen Budiansky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-402) and index

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Perilous fight

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

607975715

Responsibility statement

Stephen Budiansky

Sub title

America's intrepid war with Britain on the high seas, 1812-1815

Summary

Budiansky shows that, far from an indecisive and unnecessary conflict--as historians have long dismissed the War of 1812--this "forgotten war" had profound consequences that would change the course of naval warfare, America's place in the world, and the rules of international conflict forever. Never again would the great powers challenge the young republic's sovereignty in the aftermath of the stunning performance of America's navy and privateersmen. Drawing extensively on diaries, letters, and personal accounts from both sides, Budiansky re-creates the encounters at sea, the intimate hopes and fears of vainglorious captains and young seamen in search of adventure, and the behind-the-scenes political intrigue and maneuvering in Washington and London.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

In Barbary -- Honor's shoals -- "A defense worthy of republicans"-- "The present war, unexpected, unnecessary, and ruinous" -- Love of fame is a noble passion -- Walls of wood -- "You shall now feel the effects of war" -- The far side of the world -- "My country I fear has forgot me" -- Fortunes of war -- "Praise to God for the restoration of peace"

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