by Walter Lord
First published 1972
As the British army marches on Washington, a nation fights to defend its capital. Outgunned and outmatched, American forces make a desperate last stand against the invaders. From the fiery bombardment of Fort McHenry to the burning of the White House, the fate of the young republic hangs in the balance. In this gripping account, Walter Lord captures the chaos, courage, and resilience of a country on the brink.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, military-history, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: desperate-last-stand, fate-of-a-nation
Setting: Maryland, United States
Period: War of 1812
384 pages · Hardcover · W W Norton & Co Inc