The Peace of Christmas EveDiplomatic and political background of the War of 1812, and the negotiations behind the Treaty of Ghent. Includes text of treaty. |
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Page 56
... Britain and Russia . " Castlereagh was only technically right in saying that the Brit- ish government had not been " previously sounded as to its ac- ceptance of a mediation , " for he chose to ignore the fact that Britain had received ...
... Britain and Russia . " Castlereagh was only technically right in saying that the Brit- ish government had not been " previously sounded as to its ac- ceptance of a mediation , " for he chose to ignore the fact that Britain had received ...
Page 133
... Britain , " but discussion of impressment , suggested Goulburn , was about as far as the British commission was ... Britain's " Indian allies . " On this latter point Goulburn did not elaborate . He announced bluntly that he was done and ...
... Britain , " but discussion of impressment , suggested Goulburn , was about as far as the British commission was ... Britain's " Indian allies . " On this latter point Goulburn did not elaborate . He announced bluntly that he was done and ...
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... Britain , unlike the United States , had never attempted North American conquests , and , since her North American possessions were weaker than the United States , she felt herself " entitled to claim the use " of the Great Lakes for ...
... Britain , unlike the United States , had never attempted North American conquests , and , since her North American possessions were weaker than the United States , she felt herself " entitled to claim the use " of the Great Lakes for ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
Copyright | |
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