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Published when Theodore Roosevelt was only twenty-three years old, The Naval War of 1812 was immediately hailed as a literary and scholarly triumph, and it is still considered the definitive book on the subject. It caused considerable controversy for its bold refutation of earlier... Read Full Overview

The history of the naval events of the War of 1812 has been repeatedly presented both to the American and the English reader. Historical writers have treated it either in connection with a general account of the contest on land and sea, or as forming a part of the complete record... Read Full Overview

"Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering." Theodore Roosevelt

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The Naval War of 1812 is a historical account of the naval battles and events that took place during the War of 1812. Written by Theodore Roosevelt, the book provides a detailed analysis of the major naval engagements between the United States and Great Britain, as well as the... Read Full Overview

Unlike previous American and British books that ignored quantifiable facts to push a specific agenda, Roosevelt's carefully researched book was akin to today's modern doctoral dissertations including analyses of the differences between British and American leadership down to... Read Full Overview

"The Naval War of 1812" from Theodore Roosevelt. 26th President of the United States (1858-1919).