war of 1812

Explores the military, political, diplomatic, economic, social, and financial history of the War of 1812.

Describes the main battles of the War of 1812 from Detroit to New Orleans.

Discusses the major battles, military tactics, and famous figures of the War of 1812. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to the war.

Twelve-year-old Mary and her older brother and sister tend the family farm on Michigan's Mackinac Island while their father is away fighting the British in the War of 1812.

Presents a comprehensive history of the War of 1812 and examines both the American and British navies, their commanding generals, and the American resolve that held the nation together.

Chronicles the history of the Canadians who volunteered to defend their towns from the Americans during the War of 1812.

Describes the events of the War of 1812 and the circumstances that inspired each of the lines of the song by Francis Scott Key.

A young Baltimore boy and his brother witness the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 that culminates in the writing of the national anthem by Francis Scott Key.

Explores the facets of the Civil War general's career and the ways he shaped, and was shaped by, the goals and ambitions of a young republic.

Recounts in poetry the 1815 Battle of New Orleans in which Laffite's pirate band aided Andrew Jackson in routing the British.