The Weight of Vengeance

Author	: Troy Bickham
Publisher	: OUP USA
Total Pages	: 338
Release	: 2012-06-11
ISBN-10	: 9780195391787
ISBN-13	: 0195391780
Rating	: 4/5 (87 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The Weight of Vengeance by : Troy Bickham

Download or read book The Weight of Vengeance written by Troy Bickham and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By placing the War of 1812 in a global context, Troy Bickham narrates America's bid for postcolonial sovereignty and Britain's attempt to block it, a conflict that put the fate of North America and Britain's global supremacy on the line.

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