The Greatest Fury

by William C Davis
The Greatest Fury
  • ISBN-13: 9780399585241
  • Author(s): William C Davis
  • Subject: History
  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Group
  • Imprint: Dutton
  • Publication Date: 08-10-2020
  • Format: p/b

Availability: In stock

£17.99
From master historian William C. Davis, the definitive story of the Battle of New Orleans, the fight that decided the fate not only of the War of 1812, but of the fledgling American Republic. It was the battle that could not be won. In this gripping, comprehensive study of the Battle of New Orleans, Davis examines the key players and strategy of King George's Red Coats and Andrew Jackson's makeshift 'army.' A master historian, he expertly weaves together narratives of personal motivation and geopolitical implications that make this battle one of the most impactful ever fought on American soil.
About the book

From master historian William C. Davis, the definitive story of the Battle of New Orleans, the fight that decided the fate not only of the War of 1812, but of the fledgling American Republic. It was the battle that could not be won. In this gripping, comprehensive study of the Battle of New Orleans, Davis examines the key players and strategy of King George's Red Coats and Andrew Jackson's makeshift 'army.' A master historian, he expertly weaves together narratives of personal motivation and geopolitical implications that make this battle one of the most impactful ever fought on American soil.