The Mentor: The War of 1812 by Albert Bushnell Hart
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| Author | Hart, Albert Bushnell, 1854-1943 |
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| Title |
The Mentor: The War of 1812 Volume 4, Number 3, Serial Number 103; 15 March, 1916. |
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Produced by Gerard Arthus, Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Mentor: The War of 1812" by Albert Bushnell Hart is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book discusses the various events and significant figures of the War of 1812, including the conflict's impact on American identity and national pride. Hart, a professor of government at Harvard, presents an analysis of military strategies and outcomes during this pivotal time in U.S. history. In "The War of 1812," Hart meticulously details the causes of the conflict, including British interference with American trade and the impressment of American sailors. He provides insight into important military leaders such as Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and General Andrew Jackson, chronicling key battles like the Battle of Lake Erie and the Battle of New Orleans. The book discusses the ineffectiveness and initial defeats faced by American land forces, contrasting them with the successes of the naval engagements, which fostered a newfound respect for the United States on the world stage. The outcome of the war is portrayed as a complex mix of both failure and triumph, ultimately shaping America's national character and future policies toward trade and military strategy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27586 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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