Covers the origins of the War of 1812 - the major post-revolutionary conflict fought between the United States and the British Empire. This book provides a general overview of the significant battles that occurred at sea and in the area of the present-day Great Lakes and US-Canadian border.

Includes index.

Preface -- Introduction -- Chronology -- 1. Bibliographies and encyclopedia -- 2. General histories -- 3. Coming of the war -- 4. The Canadian-American theater, 1812-1813 -- 5. The war in the south -- 6. British offensive, 1814 -- 7. The war at sea -- 8. The domestic scene -- 9. The armies, navies, uniforms, dress and equipment and doctrine -- 10. Peace. -- Author Index -- Subject Index.