The Man Who Captured Washington: Major General Robert Ross and the War of 1812

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"An Irish officer in the British Army, Major General Robert Ross (1766–1814) was a charismatic leader widely admired for his bravery in battle. Despite a military career that included distinguished service in Europe and North Africa, Ross is better known for his actions than his name: his 1814 campaign in the Chesapeake Bay resulted in the burning of the White House and Capitol and the unsuccessful assault on Baltimore, immortalized in “The Star Spangled Banner.” The Man Who Captured Washington is the first in-depth biography of this important but largely forgotten historical figure."

Product details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Oklahoma Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 29, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0806151641
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0806151649
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.06 x 9 inches
UNSPSC-Code : 55101500 (Printed publications)