The British Invasion Of Maryland, 1812-1815 (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781160024648)

""The British Invasion of Maryland, 1812-1815"" is a historical book written by William Matthew Marine and published in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of the British invasion of Maryland during the War of 1812. It covers the events leading up to the invasion, the battles fought, and the aftermath of the conflict.The book begins by setting the stage for the invasion, describing the political and military situation in the United States and Great Britain at the time. It then goes on to detail the British landing at Benedict, Maryland, and their subsequent march towards Washington, D.C. The book covers the famous Battle of Bladensburg, which resulted in the burning of the White House and other government buildings in the nation's capital.The book also covers the British invasion of Baltimore, including the famous Battle of Fort McHenry, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" It provides a detailed account of the battle, including the tactics used by both sides and the key players involved.In addition to the military aspects of the invasion, the book also covers the impact of the conflict on the civilian population of Maryland. It describes the hardships faced by the people of the state, including the burning of homes and farms, and the disruption of daily life.Overall, ""The British Invasion of Maryland, 1812-1815"" is a comprehensive and well-researched account of this important event in American history. It provides a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in learning more about the War of 1812 and its impact on Maryland and the United States as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Matthew Marine
ISBN-10: 1160024642
ISBN-13: 9781160024648
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2010
Pages: 532
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d