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PublisherBrass Studio, Incorporated, Robin
ISBN-101896941257
ISBN-139781896941257
eBay Product ID (ePID)2152926
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Book TitleBritish at the Gates : the New Orleans Campaign in the War of 1812
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicMilitary / War of 1812, Military / United States
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorRobin Reilly
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight22.6 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"An objective and incisive account. [Reilly] holds our interest while he outlines the broad picture of international politics. The tempo increases with the attack on Washington and Andrew Jackson's perilous expedition down the Mississippi, and then the reader is prepared and waiting for the big confrontation in New Orleans. The battle scenes are graphic." -- Publishers Weekly, "An excellent account, particularly of the campaign and conditions in Louisiana." -- Financial Times, London, "An important work based on a careful study of primary and secondary evidence... Reilly writes with a clear, vivid and highly readable style." -- Louisiana History, Baton Rouge, "Anyone interested in military or political history will enjoy it." -- Jackson Sun , Jackson, Tennessee, "Reilly has produced an excellent, highly-readable work which must be reckoned with by scholars. It will be enjoyed by the general reader as well." -- Florida Historical Quarterly, "The author, a British historian, has lived enough years in New Orleans to show the warmth of his personal feelings for its people, its history and its traditions. Objective and incisive, scholarly yet lively, this is a fascinating exploration of the Battle of New Orleans." -- Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge, "Deserves a high place on the Louisiana history shelf. It is a fine piece of research and writing." -- Times-Picayune, New Orleans
Dewey Edition18
Dewey Decimal973.5/239
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisIn 1814, the final year of the War of 1812, Britain mounted a massive seaborne assault against the United States. The British burned Washington, forcing President Madison and his cabinet to flee, but the Americans succeeded in fending off an assault on Baltimore (commemorated in the words of the American National Anthem). By the end of 1812 the British had sailed southward to launch a bold attack on New Orleans, which was defeated by the Americans under the inspired leadership of Andrew Jackson.Reilly's account of the Battle of New Orleans and the events that led up to it was first published to great acclaim in 1974. It is still regarded by many experts as unsurpassed. This is the first paperback edition. The text has been reset and the maps redrawn, and there are more pictures., In 1814, Britain mounted a massive seaborne assault against the United States. The British burned public buildings in Washington, forcing President Madison and his cabinet to flee the city, but the Americans successfully defended Baltimore (commemorated in "The Star-Spangled Banner"). The British then sailed south to launch a bold attack on New Orleans, which was defeated by the Americans under the inspired leadership of Andrew Jackson. A fascinating blend of diplomatic, social and military history, the book sets the battles to capture New Orleans within the context of the War of 1812, explaining the issues that led the United States to declare war on Britain. Here are the glitter and decadence of New Orleans on the eve of battle, the heroics and crafty dealings of the pirate Jean Lafitte, and the military triumphs and fiascos that preceded the final conflict beside the Mississippi River. Robin Reilly's account of the Battle of New Orleans and the events that led to it is regarded by many experts as unsurpassed.
