This book covers the period leading up to the war (1803-1812) and the
events of the war itself (1812-1815) through the use of a dictionary
consisting of more than 1,400 cross-referenced entries covering
descriptions of engagements, ships, weaponry, the compositions of
regiments, significant political and military figures, and a full list
of key places, issues and terms. Also included are a chronology of
events, an introductory essay, and a comprehensive bibliography,
subdivided by topic and fully annotated.