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1812 is splendidly researched and finely writtena fiery tale of ourcountrys youth of mighty passions a halfforgotten war and incomparablemen and women. David Nevins readers are blessed Ralph Peters author of RedArmyA rich robust historical novel of the kind we dont get often enough. Famousmen and women spring vividly to lifeaction abounds1812 is a great read John JakesThe war of 1812 would either make America a global power sweeping all the wayto the Pacificor break it into small pieces bound to mighty England. It was asecond revolution of sorts to prove to the British that America had to be takenseriously. The principal actors in this drama were James and Dolley Madisonand Andrew and Rachel Jackson. Their courage and determination would shapeAmericas destiny.It was a perilous and pivotal time for the young and notentirelyUnitedStates but it has been the most unremembered time in American history. Untilnow. The faded old etchings of battle on land and sea of statesmen heroesvillains and their ladyloves are now in David Nevins 1812 brought tovivid life and color tumultuous intensity and youare there immediacy. GaryJennings New York Times bestselling author of AztecWhatever we have gained by technology we have lost by ease. These people wholived in 1812 faced danger adventure andno income tax Read on. Rita MaeBrown author of Dolley «
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