The War of 1812

The War of 1812 was the most ignoble, ineptly fought conflict of the nineteenth century. Despite the many dramatic events (including the US invasion of Canada and the burning of Washington by the British), and its wealth of untapped military and political lessons, it is also the conflict most neglected by historians, commanders, and citizens alike. This history was extracted from Henry Adams' nine-volume masterpiece, History of the united States during the Administrations of Jefferson and Madison (1889-1891). 377 pages.