Troy Bickham: 1 book
The Weight of Vengeance
The United States, the British Empire, and the War of 1812
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
In early 1815, Secretary of State James Monroe reviewed the treaty with Britain that would end the War of 1812. The United States Navy was blockaded in port; much of the army had not been paid for nearly a year; the capital had been burned. The treaty offered an unexpected escape from disaster. Yet...
