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Best books to learn The War of 1812, in order
The War of 1812 is remembered by Americans as a second war of independence, by Canadians as a successful defence, by the British as a sideshow to Napoleon, and by the Native nations of the Ohio Valley as the war in which they lost everything.
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The War of 1812: books to read, in order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the war of 1812?
- The War of 1812 is remembered by Americans as a second war of independence, by Canadians as a successful defence, by the British as a sideshow to Napoleon, and by the Native nations of the Ohio Valley as the war in which they lost everything.
- What's a good book to start the war of 1812 with?
- A strong starting point is 1812 by Walter R. Borneman. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the war of 1812?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Soviet-Afghan War, The Six-Day War.