The Battle of New Orleans

The Battle of New Orleans
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9780141001791
ISBN-13 : 0141001798
Rating : 4/5 (798 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Battle of New Orleans by : Robert V. Remini

Download or read book The Battle of New Orleans written by Robert V. Remini and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of New Orleans was the climactic battle of America's "forgotten war" of 1812. Andrew Jackson led his ragtag corps of soldiers against 8,000 disciplined invading British regulars in a battle that delivered the British a humiliating military defeat. The victory solidified America's independence and marked the beginning of Jackson's rise to national prominence. Hailed as "terrifically readable" by the Chicago Sun Times, The Battle of New Orleans is popular American history at its best, bringing to life a landmark battle that helped define the character of the United States.


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