The British at the Gates
by Robin Reilly
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In 1814, the final year of the War of 1812, Britain mounted a massive seaborne assault against the United States. The British burned Washington, forcing President Madison and his cabinet to flee, but the Americans succeeded in fending off an assault on Baltimore (commemorated in the words of the American National Anthem). By the end of 1812 the British had sailed southward to launch a bold attack on New Orleans, which was defeated by the Americans under the inspired leadership of Andrew show more Jackson.Reilly's account of the Battle of New Orleans and the events that led up to it was first published to great acclaim in 1974. It is still regarded by many experts as unsurpassed. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- The British at the Gates
- Original publication date
- 1974
- Important places
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada; Upper Canada
- Important events
- War of 1812 (1812 | 1815)
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- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 973.5 — History & geography History of North America United States Jacksonian Era (1809-1837)
- LCC
- E355 .R42 — History of the United States United States Revolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861 By period Early nineteenth century, 1801/1809-1845 Madison's administrations, 1809-1817 War of 1812
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- English
- Media
- Paper
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- 4
- ASINs
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