Download or read book Tennesseans at War 1812 1815 written by Tom Kanon and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2014-06-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennesseans at War, 1812–1815 by Tom Kanon tells the often forgotten story of the central role citizens and soldiers from Tennessee played in the Creek War in Alabama and War of 1812. Although frequently discussed as separate military conflicts, the War of 1812 against Great Britain and the Creek War against Native Americans in the territory that would become Alabama were part of the same forceful projection of growing American power. Success in both wars won for America security against attack from abroad and vast tracks of new land in “the Old Southwest.” In Tennesseans at War, 1812–1815, Tom Kanon explains the role Tennesseans played in these changes and how they remade the south. Because it was a landlocked frontier state, Tennessee’s economy and security depended heavily upon the river systems that traversed the region; some, like the Tennessee River, flowed south out of the state and into Native American lands. Tennesseans of the period perceived that gaining mastery of these waterways formed an urgent part of their economic survival and stability. The culmination of fifteen years’ research, Kanon’s work draws on state archives, primary sources, and eyewitness accounts, bringing the information in these materials together for first time. Not only does he narrate the military campaigns at the heart of the young nation’s expansion, but he also deftly recalls the economic and social pressures and opportunities that encouraged large numbers of Tennesseans to leave home and fight. He expertly weaves these themes into a cohesive narrative that culminates in the vivid military victories of the War of 1812, the Creek War, and the legendary Battle of New Orleans—the victory that catapulted Tennessee’s citizen-soldier Andrew Jackson to the presidency. Expounding on the social roles and conditions of women, slaves, minorities, and Native Americans in Tennessee, Kanon also brings into focus the key idea of the “home front” in the minds of Tennesseans doing battle in Alabama and beyond. Kanon shows how the goal of creating, strengthening, and maintaining an ordered society permeated the choices and actions of the American elites on the frontiers of the young nation. Much more than a history of Tennesseans or the battles they fought in Alabama, Tennesseans at War, 1812–1815, is the gripping story of a pivotal turning point in the history of the young American republic.

Download or read book Brief History of Tennessee in the War of 1812 written by Tom Kanon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tennesseans in the War of 1812 written by Byron Sistler and published by . This book was released on 2007-02-06 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War of 1812 was a defining period in the history of Tennessee. At the commencement of the War, most military action was focused on the border with Canada, but the large distance between the fighting and Tennessee forces rendered Tennessee's participation impractical, if not impossible. However, when President James Madison requested Tennessee's assistance to defend the "Lower Country," record numbers of Tennesseans volunteered, earning the unique and deserving nickname, "The Volunteer State." This work is divided into two sections...an alphabetical listing of Tennesseans who were Officers in the War of 1812, and an alphabetical listing of the Enlisted Men in the War of 1812. Included for each entry are the name, rank, regimental commander, company commander, branch of service, and, where shown, place of residence of the soldier. In addition, the authors also included other information of interest, such as date wounded or died...if while in service...whether deserted or absent with leave, or if discharged for inability to serve. There are approximately 33,000 individual soldiers documented, plus the regimental and company commanders' names for each soldier.

Download or read book Twenty four Hundred Tennessee Pensioners written by and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tennesseans in the War of 1812 written by Byron Sistler and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tennessee Regulars in the War Of 1812 written by Eric Eugene Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tennessee a Short History written by Robert Ewing Corlew and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A general survey of Tennessee history from the earliest settlements to the present.

Download or read book War of 1812 Soldiers of Maury County Tennessee written by Jill Knight Garrett and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennessee became known as "The Volunteer State" during the War of 1812, and Maury County's contribution might be considered typical of the time. Ten companies were formed in the county. This book contains the names of 1,335 soldiers and patriots from the county, 58 of whom died or were killed in service.

Download or read book Soldiers of the War of 1812 Buried in Tennessee written by and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hidden History of Civil War Tennessee written by James B. Jones Jr. and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join author James B. Jones Jr. on an exciting journey through the unknown and hidden history of Civil War Tennessee. Tennessee's Civil War history is an oft-told narrative of famous battles, cunning campaigns and renowned figures. Beneath this well-documented history lie countless stories that have been forgotten and displaced over time./strong Discover how Vigilance Committees sought to govern cities such as Memphis, where law was believed to be dead. See how Nashville and Memphis became important medical centers, addressing the rapid spread of "private diseases" among soldiers, and marvel at Colonel John M. Hughes, whose men engaged in guerrilla warfare throughout the state.

Download or read book History of Tennessee written by James Phelan and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of the War of 1812 3 volumes written by Spencer C. Tucker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-04-25 with total page 1109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is the most comprehensive reference work on the War of 1812 yet published, offering a multidisciplinary treatment of course, causes, effects, and specific details of the War that provides both quick reference and in-depth analysis for readers from the high school level to scholars in the field. The Encyclopedia of the War of 1812: A Political, Social, and Military History dedicates 872 entries—totaling some 600,000 words—to this important American war. It is the most comprehensive and significant reference work available on the subject. Its entries spotlight the key battles, standout individuals, essential weapons, and social, political, and economic developments, and examine the wider, concurrent European developments which directly affected this conflict in North America. A volume of primary documents provides more avenues for research. This three-volume work offers comprehensive, in-depth information in a format that lends itself to quick and easy use, making it ideal for high school, college, and university-level learners as well as general learning annexes and military libraries. Scholars of the period and students of American military history will find it essential reading.

Download or read book The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History Culture written by Carroll Van West and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive encyclopedia offers 1,534 entries on Tennessee by 514 authors. With thirty-two essays on topics from agriculture to World War II, this major reference work includes maps, photos, extensive cross-referencing, bibliographical information, and a detailed index.

Download or read book Civil War Tennessee written by Thomas Lawrence Connelly and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SEVENTH PRINTING. 1996 Tennessee Three Star Books trade paperback, Thomas L. Connelly (Five Tragic Hours Battle Of Franklin). A concise version of the Battle of Tennessee and those who played a major role in it.

Download or read book Nothing but Victory written by Steven E. Woodworth and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2006-10-17 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composed almost entirely of Midwesterners and molded into a lean, skilled fighting machine by Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman, the Army of the Tennessee marched directly into the heart of the Confederacy and won major victories at Shiloh and at the rebel strongholds of Vicksburg and Atlanta.Acclaimed historian Steven Woodworth has produced the first full consideration of this remarkable unit that has received less prestige than the famed Army of the Potomac but was responsible for the decisive victories that turned the tide of war toward the Union. The Army of the Tennessee also shaped the fortunes and futures of both Grant and Sherman, liberating them from civilian life and catapulting them onto the national stage as their triumphs grew. A thrilling account of how a cohesive fighting force is forged by the heat of battle and how a confidence born of repeated success could lead soldiers to expect “nothing but victory.”

Download or read book The Battle of New Orleans written by Robert V. Remini and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of New Orleans was the climactic battle of America's "forgotten war" of 1812. Andrew Jackson led his ragtag corps of soldiers against 8,000 disciplined invading British regulars in a battle that delivered the British a humiliating military defeat. The victory solidified America's independence and marked the beginning of Jackson's rise to national prominence. Hailed as "terrifically readable" by the Chicago Sun Times, The Battle of New Orleans is popular American history at its best, bringing to life a landmark battle that helped define the character of the United States.

Download or read book Old Times in Tennessee with Historical Personal and Political Scraps and Sketches written by Josephus Conn Guild and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1878 edition. Excerpt: ... IX. Gen. Andrew Jackson--Brief Sketch Of His Military Career--Reminiscence Of The -great Victory At New Orleans. The war of 1812 between the United States and England was declared by Congress in June of that year in consequence of the indignities inflicted on the United States by England, the latter having violated the treaty with this country, and also the laws of nations, in the impressment of American seamen. England being engaged in a war with France, impressed American seamen and forced them to fight a nation with which the United States maintained amicable and friendly relations. It was to protect the rights of American seamen, as well as to preserve our neutrality as between England and France, that Congress felt constrained to declare war against the former. About the time of the declaration of waja comet appeared in the West, presaging, in the opinion of many ignorant of the laws governing the solar system, war, famine, or pestilence. This was followed in a short time by what was called "the shakes." The sleepers were aroused from their slumbers one morning about three hours before daylight by the violent rocking of the earth. The crockery and delf-ware in the cupboard chattered as one afflicted with a ievere attack of ague. Families aroused from their slumbers by the quaking of the earth, ran out of their houses in dishabille. Men and women, boys and girls, huddled together in their fright, expecting the earth to open and swallow them. While some were utterly paralyzed with fear, others were praying in the most fervent manner in the hope to avert the impending disaster. Meantime the earth quivered like a fallen beef that had been shot through the brain. These scenes continued for about twentyfive minutes, when the earth resumed...