The Naval War of 1812 A Complete History
The Naval War of 1812 A Complete History
- ISBN 13:
9780486818979
- ISBN 10:
0486818977
- Edition: 3rd
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 09/13/2017
- Publisher: Dover Publications
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Summary
Drawing upon official documents, letters, and histories, Roosevelt portrays the political and social atmosphere in the United States and Great Britain prior to the war, taking particular note of America's unpreparedness. He then presents a balanced year-by-year chronicle of the war's progression on the Atlantic Ocean and the American lakes. Unlike prior histories, Roosevelt's account offers impartial assessments of the relative strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Four years after publication, the U.S. Navy ordered that a copy be placed on every ship, and it remains standard reading at the Naval Academy. The book contributed to Roosevelt's appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and his role in the navy's development and modernization, resulting in a significant step toward America's rise as a world power.