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The Fog of War History

In the 22 October 2012 issue of The New Yorker, I review Troy Bickham’s The Weight of Vengeance, a new book about the War of 1812, in an article titled “Unfortunate Events,” as in “a series of.” (Subscription required.)

Posted on 15 October 2012Author Caleb CrainCategories American history, Andrew Jackson, Henry Adams, war

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