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Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny
Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny
Author: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
Another history pageturner from the authors of the #1 bestsellers George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates. The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy terrorized the coas...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780735213241
ISBN-10: 0735213240
Publication Date: 10/23/2018
Pages: 278
Edition: Reprint
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Publisher: Sentinel
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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hardtack avatar reviewed Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny on + 2719 more book reviews
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Excellent description of the history of the battle, why it occurred, the problems both sides faced---soldiers on the spot and diplomats in Europe---as well as related incidents.

But to over-emphasize the importance of the Battle of New Orleans, the author tells you the war on land was being lost everywhere else. So I suggest you read the Wikipedia page on Jacob Brown to learn otherwise.
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chesse avatar reviewed Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny on + 136 more book reviews
Great Read. Jackson, great leader.
papabillt avatar reviewed Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny on + 19 more book reviews
Easy read with a good flow. Lot of interesting facts about Ole Hickory and the Wars going on in his time.
eadieburke avatar reviewed Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny on + 1642 more book reviews
The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy terrorized the coasts. By mid-1814, President James Madison's generals had lost control of the war in the North, losing battles in Canada. Then British troops set the White House ablaze, and a feeling of hopelessness spread across the country. Into this dire situation stepped Major General Andrew Jackson. A native of Tennessee who had witnessed the horrors of the Revolutionary War and Indian attacks, he was glad America had finally decided to confront repeated British aggression. But he feared that President Madison's men were overlooking the most important target of all: New Orleans. This book is an excellent account of General Andrew Jackson who defeated the powerful British military at the Battle of New Orleans. This battle changed America and allowed it to one day stretch "from sea to shining sea." If you love history then you will surely want to read this book which kept the dreams of western expansion alive.


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