Scarecrow Press, Inc., Cloth 0-8108-5499-6 Jan 2006 768pp.
Description
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.
About The Author
Robert Malcomson is retired after 33 years as an elementary school teacher. He is currently a freelance research writer who specializes in the naval and military history of the War of 1812. Previous books include; A Very Brilliant Affair: The Battle of Queenston Heights 1812 (2003), Warships of the Great Lakes: 1754-1834 (2001), Lords of the Lake: The Naval War on Lake Ontario, 1812-1814 (1998), HMS Detroit: The Battle of Lake Erie (with Thomas Malcomson) (1990). Edited Memoirs include Sailors of 1812: Memoirs and Letters of Naval Officers on Lake Ontario (1997).
His articles have appeared in journals and popular magazines and newspapers in Canada, the United States and Britain. He lives in St. Catharines, Ontario.
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