Iroquois in the War of 1812 Contributor(s): Benn, Carl (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802081452 ISBN-13: 9780802081452 Publisher: University of Toronto Press OUR PRICE: $43.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: Until now, Iroquois participation in the War of 1812 has never been fully documented. This account reveals how the British benefited from the contributions of their Iroquois allies more than the Americans did and underscores how important the Six Nations were to the successful defense of Canada. It will appeal to general readers as well as students and scholars. Illustrated. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - History | Native American - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) |
Dewey: 971.034 |
LCCN: 98227276 |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6" W x 9" (1.03 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Cultural Region - Canadian - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
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Publisher Description: Until now, the story of Iroquois participation in the War of 1812 has not received detailed examination, and there have consequently been major gaps in our understanding of the Iroquois, their relations with Euroamerican society, and the course of the war itself. The Iroquois in the War of 1812 proves that, in fact, the Six Nations' involvement was 'too significant to ignore.' Benn explores this involvement by focusing on Iroquois diplomatic, military, and cultural history during the conflict. He looks at the Iroquois' attempts to stay out of the war, their entry into hostilities, their modes of warfare, the roles they played in different campaigns, their relationships with their allies, and the effects that the war had on their society. He also details the military and diplomatic strength of the Iroquois during the conflict, despite the serious tensions that plagued their communities. This account reveals how the British benefited more than the Americans from the contributions of their Iroquois allies, and underscores how important the Six Nations were to the successful defence of Canada. It will appeal to general readers in both Canada and the United States and will have relevance for students and scholars of military, colonial, and Native history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Benn, Carl: - Carl Benn is a history professor at Ryerson University. His other books include The Iroquois in the War of 1812, also published by University of Toronto Press. |