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Virginia in the War of 1812 / Christopher M. Bonin.
Van Pelt Library E355.1.V8 B66 2018
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bonin, Christopher M., 1976- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States--History--War of 1812--Campaigns.
- United States.
- History.
- Virginia--History--War of 1812.
- Virginia.
- Military campaigns.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 177 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
- Summary:
- "Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- "British outrage!" : The Chesapeake-Leonard Affair
- The road to war: 1808/12
- The war of words: support and opposition for the War of 1812 in Virginia
- The opposing forces: the Americans
- The opposing forces: the British
- Virginians in the Northwestern Campaign
- "The guns are roaring at this moment!": The 1813 Campaign
- "Virginians to arms!" : The 1814 Campaign
- The aftermath
- Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781476671086
- 1476671087
- OCLC:
- 1020460010
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