The War of 1812 (The Chicago History of American Civilization)

This comprehensive history of the War of 1812 separates myth from reality, providing a balanced analysis of tactics and strategy.

Professor Coles narrates the main operations on both land and sea, examining the conflict from multiple perspectives and summarizing recent scholarship on causes and consequences.

The book provides clear and concise explanations of military, economic, and political impacts, while offering insightful comparisons to modern parallels.

With an excellent annotated bibliography and simple maps, this is the best single-volume account of the war in all its aspects.