Mr. and Mrs. Madison's war : America's first couple and the second war of independence / Hugh Howard.
In this powerful new work, drawing on countless primary sources, acclaimed historian Hugh Howard presents a gripping account of the War of 1812 as James and Dolley Madison experienced it.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781608190713
- ISBN: 1608190714
- Physical Description: xviii, 365 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Edition: 1st U.S. edition
- Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury Press, 2012.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Rumors of war -- America at war, 1812-1813. The war begins ; "A distempered imagination" -- The guns of August 1814. A meeting at the President's house ; A sense of uncertainty ; Reports from the front ; The British are coming! ; "The Bladensburg races" ; Washington in flames ; The exiles return -- Washington regained. A new resolution ; Gloom or glory? -- The view from Montpelier -- The War of 1812 timeline.
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- 6 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 973.5 HOW (Text) | 37810435126197 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
