The War of 1812

"Many readers may know that the events of the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write a poem that later became the national anthem. However, they may not be familiar with the reasons behind the war, its outcomes, and its legacy. Enhanced by excerpts from primary sources, this book discusses the circumstances that led to the war, the people who fought it, the deciding battles, the aftermath, and how it has shaped the nation we know today"--Back cover.