When Britain Burned the White House
As heard on BBC Radio 4''s Book of the Week.
Shortlisted for the Paddy Power Political History Book of the Year Award 2014.
In August 1814 the United States'' army is defeated in battle by an invading force just outside Washington DC. The US president and his wife have just enough time to pack their belongings and escape from the White House before the enemy enters. The invaders tuck into the dinner...
As heard on BBC Radio 4''s Book of the Week.
Shortlisted for the Paddy Power Political History Book of the Year Award 2014.
In August 1814 the United States'' army is defeated in battle by an invading force just outside Washington DC. The US president and his wife have just enough time to pack their belongings and escape from the White House before the enemy enters. The invaders tuck into the dinner...
