The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812 by William Wood
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"The War With the United States: A Chronicle of 1812" by William Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the complex international relations and national sentiments that led to the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. It examines not only the claims and counterclaims of both nations but also the broader geopolitical context shaped by Napoleon's conflicts in Europe, American expansionism,
and the various cultural and political dynamics at play, especially with regard to Canada. The opening of the book establishes the foundational misunderstandings and grievances that fuelled the war. It emphasizes how both the United States and Britain had valid claims yet conflicting national desires, with the Americans frustrated by British trade restrictions and the right of search for deserters. It highlights pivotal events that escalated tensions, including the impressment of American sailors and the disastrous Embargo Act. Early enactments of diplomatic overtures are portrayed in the context of the shifting political landscape, leading up to the war declaration and public sentiment that framed this conflict as not only a fight for diplomatic rights but also an opportunity for territorial expansion into Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wood, William, 1864-1947 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953 |
| Editor | Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948 |
| Title | The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812 |
| Original Publication | Toronto : [s.n.], 1915 |
| Series Title | Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 14 |
| Credits |
Etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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. | 14582 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14582-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 293 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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