A Very Brilliant Affair: The Battle of Queenstown Heights, 1812 [Hardcover]

Robert Malcomson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Classics of Naval | Publication Date: October 2003

In October 1812 American forces mounted a campaign across the Niagara River into Canada as the opening round a war that lasted three years. The Battle of Queenstown Heights resulted in the death of one of Canada's heroes, Isaac Brock, and came to be viewed as one of the most important battles of the war. This book-the first full-length study to be written-analyses the American army under Stephen Van Rensselaer and examines details of the battle. One of Canada's leading experts on the War of 1812, the author uses firsthand accounts from both sides to illuminate the action and give readers a view of the struggle through the eyes of the participants. In doing so he puts an end to many myths while adding a level of appreciation for the drama and the significance of what many call the Second War of American Independence. 50 illustrations. Notes. 6 x 9 inches.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Naval Inst Pr (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591140226
• ISBN-13: 978-1591140221
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > History > Military > War of 1812

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very "Brilliant" Work, March 28, 2005

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This review is from: A Very Brilliant Affair: The Battle of Queenstown Heights, 1812 (Hardcover)

I'm not sure where to start!! Excellent, detailed work, brilliantly researched and written. The work took slightly over 100 pages before the battle started, but the previous pages set the battle scene perfectly. There are also about 80 pages of appendices, endnotes, and bibliographic information, perfect for those wanting additional information.

Valuable addition for those interested in history of the time period. Valuable for shedding light on a much-neglected period of history. I have read Warships of the Great Lakes and now completed this work. I am eageraly anticipating the other works by this author.

At the time of purchase, this work was not available through Amazon.com, but rather through a third party. Excellent purchasing experience with that third party seller. Thanks to everyone involved for making available this valuable work.