1812: The War Nobody Won (School & Library Binding)

by Albert Marrin (Author)

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Product Description
Describes the causes and leading events of the early nineteenth-century conflict between Great Britain and the United States.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• School & Library Binding: 175 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books; Library Binding edition (May 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689310757
• ISBN-13: 978-0689310751
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,021,973 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing, overall view of the War of 1812, June 17, 1998

By A Customer

This book provides a fascinating look into the causes of the War of 1812, as well as life for those fighting. The living conditions onboard British warships is detailed, giving the reader an understanding of why British sailors were deserting; thus leading to British impressment of American sailors. All subjects in the book are given the same in-depth treatment with gripping first-person accounts of naval and land battles.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks again Mr. Marrin!, February 28, 2009

By	Leslie S. (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

Mr. Marrin brings to life a somewhat forgotten episode in US history. I liked the details about England and France that we tend to forget in looking at what we consider an "American Event". I just wish he would have given more of the Canadian perspective on the war. After living in Canada many years, I learned that Canada sees itself as the only "victor" in the war because it kept America from taking it over. Hope this book is eventually re-published.