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1812

By: David Nevin
Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
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The war of 1812 would either make America a global power sweeping all the way to the Pacific or break it into small pieces bound to mighty England. It was a second revolution of sorts to prove to the British that America had to be taken seriously. The principal players in this drama were James and Dolley Madison and Andrew and Rachel Jackson. Their courage and determination would shape America's destiny.©1996 David Nevin (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military War

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"Crammed with color and captivating characters." (Publishers Weekly)

Enlightening Historical Context • Riveting Battle Scenes • Distinctive Personalities • Entertaining Narrative

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Would you listen to 1812 again? Why?

yes, because of the history, the drama, the love of characters

What was one of the most memorable moments of 1812?

Jackson facing the solders who wanted to leave. Rachel talking to Jackson about controlling his anger.

Which character – as performed by Geoffrey Howard – was your favorite?

They were all good. Andrew Jackson

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

don't know

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I was sad when it ended. Wonderful combination of history, drama, suspense (even tho I knew the outcome) and the human spirit.

What a thrill!

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Book centers on the lives of Andrew Jackson and Winfield Scott. Worth listening to.

The America we should know.

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This is a very good book. The details were informative and the story was captivating. I have just finished the biography of Andrew Jackson and found the details in this book on the war and the Burr incident more informative. The accounts from the battlefield gave a good visual of the stategic and carnage in the battles. If you want to know about the War of 1812, the leaders and the heroes, buy this book.

Great insight into the War of 1812

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Nevin paints a enlightening picture of the politics and battles of the time that help me put events of today in better context--to think the U.S. was that close to dissolution! He takes great license in giving well-known historical characters distinctive personalities that entertain while at the same time providing a great history lesson. I finished this book feeling like I really knew 'Little Jimmy Madison', Ol' Hickory Andrew Jackson, and the ambitious soldier that was Winfield Scott.

Excellent Historical Fiction

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great book, lots of detail and intrigue from the early american history. A little too much detail on the fights.

good book - lots of military detail

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