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Historical Dictionary of the War of 1812
Robert Malcomson
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Description for Historical Dictionary of the War of 1812
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution & Civil Unrest. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 163 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1175.
The War of 1812 was an extremely complicated war motivated by British seizures of American vessels and goods, American desire to expand into Canada, and impressment of American sailors into the British Navy. However, these are merely the immediate causes. To fully understand the War of 1812, one must delve deeper into history. This book does just that, as it covers the period leading up to the war (1803-1812) and the events of the war itself (1812-1815) through the use of a dictionary consisting of more than 1,400 cross-referenced entries covering descriptions of engagements, ships, weaponry, the compositions of regiments, significant political and military figures, and a full list of key places, issues and terms. Also included are 21 photographs, 6 maps, a chronology of events, an introductory essay, and a comprehensive bibliography, subdivided by topic and fully annotated.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
768
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution & Civil Unrest
Number of Pages
768
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810854994
SKU
V9780810854994
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Robert Malcomson
The late Robert Malcomson retired after 33 years as an elementary school teacher. He was a freelance research writer who specializes in the naval and military history of the War of 1812.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of the War of 1812
This work is extremely useful and highly recommended for all types and levels of libraries.
American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007)
...a comprehensive, even-handed, and reliable introductory guide to the War of 1812. Even American readers with some specialized knowledge of the subject will find much of value in the volume, especially when they are seeking information about many of the Canadian aspects of the conflict.
The Journal Of Military History
Recommended.
CHOICE
...a handy and useful reference guide to the war....well researched, finely presented and extremely useful....for those interested in this period or in the War of 1812, the Historical Dictionary of the War of 1812 is a necessary addition to your library.
Canadian Defense Quarterly
Malcomson's Dictionary will facilitate further inquiry into these understudied areas because it provides a worthy blueprint for understanding the War of 1812.
International Journal of Maritime History, Volume XVIII, No. 2 (December 2006)
Although the War of 1812 has all but disappeared from American history, it involved controversial diplomatic maneuvering and exciting encounters on land and at sea, many of which are described in detail in this dictionary. Other entries cover political and military figures; ships and weaponry; and the roles of the British, Canadians, Native Americans, and the fledgling United States. Malcomson, a former elementary school teacher and writer specializing in the War of 1812, presents an overview of the war in his introduction and provides a chronology of significant events and an extensive bibliography.
Reference and Research Book News
This book will prove a useful addition to a series whose title suggests, alas, that its publishers will never have a difficulty in finding ideas for additional volumes.
s, Vol. 21, No. 2 (2007)
...an indispensable reference work....The content reaches a high standard of quality and the book's layout is first-rate.
The American Review Of Canadian Studies, Vol. 37, No. 2, Summer 2007
This dictionary is an essential scholarly reference of the War of 1812....a comprehensive and balanced treatment of the war...a powerful research tool of enduring value.
H-War, July 2006
American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007)
...a comprehensive, even-handed, and reliable introductory guide to the War of 1812. Even American readers with some specialized knowledge of the subject will find much of value in the volume, especially when they are seeking information about many of the Canadian aspects of the conflict.
The Journal Of Military History
Recommended.
CHOICE
...a handy and useful reference guide to the war....well researched, finely presented and extremely useful....for those interested in this period or in the War of 1812, the Historical Dictionary of the War of 1812 is a necessary addition to your library.
Canadian Defense Quarterly
Malcomson's Dictionary will facilitate further inquiry into these understudied areas because it provides a worthy blueprint for understanding the War of 1812.
International Journal of Maritime History, Volume XVIII, No. 2 (December 2006)
Although the War of 1812 has all but disappeared from American history, it involved controversial diplomatic maneuvering and exciting encounters on land and at sea, many of which are described in detail in this dictionary. Other entries cover political and military figures; ships and weaponry; and the roles of the British, Canadians, Native Americans, and the fledgling United States. Malcomson, a former elementary school teacher and writer specializing in the War of 1812, presents an overview of the war in his introduction and provides a chronology of significant events and an extensive bibliography.
Reference and Research Book News
This book will prove a useful addition to a series whose title suggests, alas, that its publishers will never have a difficulty in finding ideas for additional volumes.
s, Vol. 21, No. 2 (2007)
...an indispensable reference work....The content reaches a high standard of quality and the book's layout is first-rate.
The American Review Of Canadian Studies, Vol. 37, No. 2, Summer 2007
This dictionary is an essential scholarly reference of the War of 1812....a comprehensive and balanced treatment of the war...a powerful research tool of enduring value.
H-War, July 2006