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 132
... Goulburn to take over . For thirty - year - old Henry Goulburn , Member of Parliament and Under Secretary for War and the Colonies , the most im- portant political moment of his life had arrived . He knew well -or thought he did — the ...
... Goulburn to take over . For thirty - year - old Henry Goulburn , Member of Parliament and Under Secretary for War and the Colonies , the most im- portant political moment of his life had arrived . He knew well -or thought he did — the ...
Page 151
... Goulburn pointed out that she " is saying that although America declared war for the sake of annexing our dominions , yet she will cede nothing which can contribute to increase their security . " This attitude , said Henry Goulburn ...
... Goulburn pointed out that she " is saying that although America declared war for the sake of annexing our dominions , yet she will cede nothing which can contribute to increase their security . " This attitude , said Henry Goulburn ...
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... Henry Bathurst , like Henry Goulburn , was a model of the higher echelon civil servant - uninspired but dependable . He had , though , the wisdom to appreciate many of Britain's military needs on the Continent , and his support of ...
... Henry Bathurst , like Henry Goulburn , was a model of the higher echelon civil servant - uninspired but dependable . He had , though , the wisdom to appreciate many of Britain's military needs on the Continent , and his support of ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
Copyright | |
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