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_aPaine, Ralph Delahaye, _d1871-1925 |
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_aThe Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 : _bThe Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aChronicles of America series; v. 17 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-07-30 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812" by Ralph Delahaye Paine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book meticulously explores the events, challenges, and strategic decisions surrounding the War of 1812, focusing predominantly on the American struggle for naval superiority against Great Britain. Through detailed narratives, it examines the motivations for war, the military missteps, and the eventual fights for independence on the seas, making it a captivating exploration of a pivotal moment in American history. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone regarding the War of 1812, presenting a candid analysis of the American psyche during the conflict. It begins by acknowledging the ironies and historical nostalgia surrounding a war initially perceived as a failure but ultimately deemed a victory in establishing the United States as a sovereign nation. Paine elaborates on the grievances that led to military action, including Britain's restrictive maritime policies against American commerce and the impressment of American sailors. With a clear emphasis on the inadequacies of the American military leadership and the chaotic state of preparations for war, the narrative sets the groundwork for a thorough examination of the decisions and individuals that influenced the outcome of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cS.l.: s.n., 1920 |
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| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 | ||
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_aJohnson, Allen, _d1870-1931 |
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