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The Defense of New Orleans, 1718-1900
Author | : Jerome A. Greene |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 596 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : New Orleans (La.) |
ISBN | : |
The Defense of New Orleans, 1718-1900, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, Louisiana
Author | : Jerome A. Greene |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 596 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Fortification |
ISBN | : |
The Battle of New Orleans
Author | : Robert V. Remini |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2001-05-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780141001791 |
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.
Historic Resource Study, Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Author | : Jerome A. Greene |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (La.) |
ISBN | : |
Defending America's Coasts, 1775-1950
Author | : Dale E. Floyd |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Coast defenses |
ISBN | : |
Barataria Preserve Unit
Author | : United States. National Park Service |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Barataria (La.) |
ISBN | : |
Louisiana History
Author | : Florence M. Jumonville |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 810 |
Release | : 2002-08-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0313076790 |
From the accounts of 18th-century travelers to the interpretations of 21st-century historians, Jumonville lists more than 6,800 books, chapters, articles, theses, dissertations, and government documents that describe the rich history of America's 18th state. Here are references to sources on the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, Carnival, and Cajuns. Less-explored topics such as the rebellion of 1768, the changing roles of women, and civic development are also covered. It is a sweeping guide to the publications that best illuminate the land, the people, and the multifaceted history of the Pelican State. Arranged according to discipline and time period, chapters cover such topics as the environment, the Civil War and Reconstruction, social and cultural history, the people of Louisiana, local, parish, and sectional histories, and New Orleans. It also lists major historical sites and repositories of primary materials. As the only comprehensive bibliography of the secondary sources about the state, ^ILouisiana History^R is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers.
Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Author | : Jerome A. Greene |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 492 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (La.) |
ISBN | : |
Confederate Generals in the Western Theater, Vol. 3
Author | : Lawrence L. Hewitt |
Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2011-05-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1572337907 |
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