Remembering The War Of 1812 CD

by A2ZCDS.COM

Product Features

• The story of the War of 1812
• This CD is a virtual treasure trove for any student of history
• This is a very well documented account of the war of 1812, in fact the best

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• ASIN: B0007MRHNY
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 23, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,478 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

This CD is a virtual treasure trove for any student of history. The records of several agonizing battles that were fought in 1812 between the American and British forces are captured on this historic CD in an in-depth, insightful and moving manner. Oddly enough, the War of 1812 brought some lasting benefits to British North America; there was a new sense of pride among the people, a pride in having defended their lands with courage and skill. The war ended on a sweet-bitter note for the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Two countries gained their independence while the third lost a colony. Detailed accounts of the battle of Frenchtown by such prolific writers as Reverend Thomas P. Dudley bring the event to life and paint a vivid picture of the ill-fated march of American soldiers to Fort George. The CD also provides documentary record of the Battle of New Orleans through the accounts of Z.F Smith who made liberal use of Colonel R.T. Durrett's famous library. References to the writings of John M. Armstrong and Edward P. Brenton add depth to his account. The Battle of Queenstown Heights is equally well documented through the writings of Mrs. Sarah Curzon. The journal of Major John Norton is a biographical record of the life of an adventurer and philosopher. It covers the events that led to the war and gives a first-hand account of the war itself. The story of Canadian Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon, who played a significant role in the war, both under General Isaac Brock and later more significantly as a leader of the Green Tigers, is recounted in detail by his wife Mary Agnes Fitzgibbon in her document, entitled "Life of John Fitzgerald". What really sets this CD apart from other historical accounts of the war is the enormous volume of first hand data that is presented herein and also the superb quality of records.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Research Tool, July 21, 2006

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This review is from: Remembering The War Of 1812 CD (CD-ROM)

I got this CD for my younger brother when he mentioned his was working on a history term paper at college. Figuring that he could do better than wikipedia, I searched around and found this CD. It has pages and pages of obscure sources on the War of 1812. My bro was able to use the information to write a better paper and pass his class.