History of the Second Seminole War 1835-1842

History of the Second Seminole War

 

This superb book will fascinate anyone with a love for American history. The Second Seminole War is almost unknown today, but it was a major conflict in American history before the Civil War. The conflict cost more in lives and money than all the famed Indian wars of the western plains, and a number of celebrated American officers (Zachary Taylor, Edmund Gaines, Winfield Scott) cut their teeth in the conflict. They also often failed spectacularly, as Mahon demonstrates. He superbly treats the military strategy of the war, painting a big picture while weaving a skillful narrative which will interest military historians and novices alike. As Mahon shows, the Second Seminole War was America's least successful military engagement of the century -- in fact, the least successful until Vietnam. Includes large foldout map of Florida.

 

John K. Mahon

Hardcover no d/w as issued 389pp University Presses of Florida 1985

 

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Book Code:  SH2016

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