{"product_id":"1812-the-war-that-forged-a-nation","title":"1812: The War That Forged a Nation","description":"“Without question this is the best popular account of the last war fought between the United States and Great Britain. . . . In a gripping narrative the author not only explains the importance of the War of 1812 but vividly recreates its exciting land and sea battles.” —Robert V. Remini, author of The Life of Andrew Jackson\nAlthough frequently overlooked between the American Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 tested a rising generation of American leaders; unified the United States with a renewed sense of national purpose; and set the stage for westward expansion from Mackinac Island to the Gulf of Mexico. USS Constitution, \"Old Ironsides,\" proved the mettle of the fledgling American navy; Oliver Hazard Perry hoisted a flag boasting, \"Don't Give Up the Ship\"; and Andrew Jackson's ragged force stood behind it's cotton bales at New Orleans and bested the pride of British regulars.\nHere are the stories of commanding generals such as America's double-dealing James Wilkinson, Great Britain's gallant Sir Isaac Brock, Canada's heroine farm wife Laura Secord, and country doctor William Beanes, whose capture set the stage for Francis Scott Key to write \"The Star-Spangled Banner.\" During the War of 1812, the United States cast off its cloak of colonial adolescence and—with both humiliating and glorious moments—found the fire that was to forge a nation.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0060531126\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0060531126.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Borneman, Walter R.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445135122490,"sku":"DBV.0060531126.A","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0060531126-0.jpg?v=1780686629","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/1812-the-war-that-forged-a-nation","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}