from the Tucson Citizen

"Even though the War of 1812 helped define the country we became, most Americans know little about the conflict. ................Daughan, author of several previous books including "If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy - From the Revolution to the War of 1812," has written a concise, invaluable history of the War of 1812, placing it in context and making it accessible for modern readers. The War of 1812 was America's first great naval war and Daughan's crisp writing and extraordinary research helps breathe life into this defining moment of our national history."....................Larry Cox, Shelf Life review, Tuscon Citizen, Nov 8, 2011