An insightful re-examination of one of the most dangerous moments
in US history, the British assault on Washington, DC Perhaps no
other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival
of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured
Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered
the nation’s path forward, but the event and the reasons why it
happened are little remembered by most Americans. When Washington
Burned narrates and examines the British campaign and American
missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812.
Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as
President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side
and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on
the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a
disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories
of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley
Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and
documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British
invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the
United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers
interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military
history will be fascinated by this book.
General
Imprint: |
Georgetown University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Robert P. Watson
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
312 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-64712-350-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-64712-350-X |
Barcode: |
9781647123505 |
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