When Britain Burned The White House: 1814 Invasion Of Washington Peter Snow John Murray Publishers Ltd Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

As Heard On Bbc Radio 4\ S Book Of The Week Shortlisted For Paddy Power Political History Year Award 2014 In August 1814 United States\ Army Is Defeated Battle By An Invading Force Just Outside Washington Dc Us President And His Wife Have Enough Time To Pack Their Belongings Escape From White House Before Enemy Enters Invaders Tuck Into Dinner They Find Still Sitting Dining-Room Table Then Set Fire Place 9 11 Was Not First Heartland States Struck A Devastating Blow Outsiders Two Centuries Earlier Britain - Now America\ Close Friend Its Bitterest Ablaze Turning Sights Baltimore Compelling Narrative Style Peter Snow Recounts Fast-Changing Fortunes Both Sides This Extraordinary Confrontation Outcome Which Inspired Writing \ Star-Spangled Banner\ National Anthem Using Wealth Material Including Eyewitness Accounts He Also Describes Colourful Personalities These Spectacular Events: Britain\ Fiery Admiral Cockburn Cautious But Immensely Popular Commander Robert Ross Sharp-Eyed Diarists James Scott George Gleig American Side: Beleaguered Madison Whose Young Nation Fighting World\ Foremost Military Dolley Model Courage Determination Heroes Such Joshua Barney Sam Smith Flawed Incompetents Like Chief William Winder War Secretary John Armstrong When Burned Highlights Unparalleled Moment Far-Reaching Consequences Decision Never Again Fight Each Other Σελίδες: 320 Έτος Έκδοσης: 0708 Διαστάσεις: 12 8X12 8Cm