Book Launch: The Civil War of 1812

Posted on: 23/06/2011

Book Launch: The Civil War of 1812

Ottawa, Ontario, June 20, 2011—The new book by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Alan Taylor, The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, & Indian Allies, presents a new and startling interpretation of the war. Come and listen to Dr. Taylor discuss his ideas at the Canadian War Museum.

The Civil War of 1812 with Dr. Alan Taylor
June 24, 7 to 8 p.m.
Atelier C, Canadian War Museum
                                                                     Free activity                        
English with simultaneous French translation available

About the Author
Born and raised in Maine, Alan Taylor teaches American and Canadian history at the University of California, Davis. His books include The Divided Ground, Writing Early American History, American Colonies and William Cooper’s Town, which won the Bancroft and Pulitzer prizes for American history. He also serves as a contributing editor to The New Republic.

Media Information:

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Yasmine Mingay
Manager, Communications,
Canadian War Museum
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