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The Encyclopedia of the War of 1812 [3 Volumes]: A Political, Social, and Military History

Spencer Tucker
en Limba Engleză Hardback – apr 2012
This work is the most comprehensive reference work on the War of 1812 yet published, offering a multidisciplinary treatment of course, causes, effects, and specific details of the War that provides both quick reference and in-depth analysis for readers from the high school level to scholars in the field.
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ISBN-13: 9781851099566
ISBN-10: 1851099565
Pagini: 1034
Ilustrații: 214
Dimensiuni: 221 x 290 x 81 mm
Greutate: 3.7 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: ABC-Clio, LLC

Descriere

The Encyclopedia of the War of 1812: A Political, Social, and Military History dedicates 872 entries—totaling some 600,000 words—to this important American war. It is the most comprehensive and significant reference work available on the subject. Its entries spotlight the key battles, standout individuals, essential weapons, and social, political, and economic developments, and examine the wider, concurrent European developments which directly affected this conflict in North America. A volume of primary documents provides more avenues for research.
This three-volume work offers comprehensive, in-depth information in a format that lends itself to quick and easy use, making it ideal for high school, college, and university-level learners as well as general learning annexes and military libraries. Scholars of the period and students of American military history will find it essential reading.

Recenzii

"Truly a remarkable resource. . . . Its expansive scope, solid scholarship, and uniqueness make it a much-welcomed addition to undergraduate collections."
- Booklist

"This is a handy and useful resource overall. Recommended."
- Choice

"This user-friendly, highly informative encyclopedia will be valuable to student researchers and to those with an interest in the subject, including readers who might need some background information for events concerning the war's 200th anniversary."
- Library Journal

"By far the most comprehensive single source of information about the (relatively) small-scale but significant War of 1812 to date."
- School Library Journal

"This highly recommended reference tool is appropriate for all libraries supporting undergraduate programs in American history."
- ARBA