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The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory (Hardcover)
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The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory (Hardcover)
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The Battle of New Orleans proved a critical victory for the United
States, a young nation defending its nascent borders, but over the
past two hundred years, myths have obscured the facts about the
conflict. In The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory,
distinguished experts in military, social, art, and music history
sift the real from the remembered, illuminating the battle's
lasting significance across multiple disciplines. Laura Lyons
McLemore sets the stage by reviewing the origins of the War of
1812, followed by essays that explore how history and memory
intermingle. Donald R. Hickey examines leading myths found in the
collective memory- some, embellishments originating with actual
participants, and others invented out of whole cloth. Other
essayists focus on specific figures: Mark R. Cheathem explores how
Andrew Jackson's sensational reputation derived from contemporary
anecdotes and was perpetuated by respected historians, and Leslie
Gregory Gruesbeck considers the role visual imagery played in
popular perception and public memory of battle hero Jackson. Other
contributors unpack the broad social and historical significance of
the battle, from Gene Allen Smith's analysis of black participation
in the War of 1812 and the subsequent worsening of American racial
relations, to Blake Dunnavent's examination of leadership lessons
from the war that can benefit the U.S. military today. Paul Gelpi
makes the case that the Creole Battalion d'Orleans became
protectors of American liberty in the course of defending New
Orleans from the British. Examining the European context, Alexander
Mikaberidze shows that America's second conflict with Britain was
more complex than many realize or remember. Joseph F. Stoltz III
illustrates how commemorations of the battle, from memorials to
schoolbooks, were employed over the years to promote various civic
and social goals. Finally, Tracey E. W. Laird analyzes variations
of the tune ""The Battle of New Orleans,"" revealing how it has
come to epitomize the battle in the collective memory.
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