A Conquering Spirit: Fort Mims and the Redstick War of 1813-1814

by Gregory A. Waselkov

Book Overview

Nationwide repercussions to a bloody battle on the southern frontier. The Fort Mims massacre changed the course of American history in many ways, not the least of which was the ensuing rise of one Andrew Jackson to the national stage. The unprecedented Indian victory over the encroaching Americans who were bent on taking their lands and destroying their culture horrified many and injured the young nation's pride. Tragedies such as this one have always...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817314911
• ISBN13: 9780817314910
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.3"