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Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny | Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
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Another history pageturner from the authors of the #1 bestsellers George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates. The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes (…more)
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War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy terrorized the coasts. By mid-1814, President James Madison's generals had lost control of the war in the North, losing battles in Canada. Then British troops set the White House ablaze, and a feeling of hopelessness spread across the country. Into this dire situation stepped Major General Andrew Jackson.

EadieB A native of Tennessee who had witnessed the horrors of the Revolutionary War and Indian attacks, he was glad America had finally decided to confront repeated British aggression. But he feared that President Madison's men were overlooking the most important target of all: New Orleans. This book is an excellent account of General Andrew Jackson who defeated the powerful British military at the Battle of New Orleans. 4y
EadieB This battle changed America and allowed it to one day stretch "from sea to shining sea." If you love history then you will surely want to read this book which kept the dreams of western expansion alive. 4y
DarkMina Stacked! 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I had a history professor who was passionate about the War of 1812. This one sounds super interesting!! 4y
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“General Jackson and his multiethnic, multigenerational army made up of people from every American social class and occupation had come together to do what Napoleon had failed to do: destroy the finest fighting force in the world.” These are the stories today‘s American youth need to read—stories of unwavering courage, patriotism, and devotion. The USA is but a shadow of the nation men like Jackson fought so hard to build and preserve.

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This story has a little of everything, and the cast of characters is stunning: Jackson, Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, even pirates! Kids should be reading these accounts so they don‘t believe the revisionist drivel they‘re fed in the public forum. I hope that such well-researched and powerfully written accounts will help instill in my kids a love for their country and what it is meant to be. I love this book and highly recommend it!