[conservatism_IS_compassion]

I should also have remembered that it’s not a good idea to argue seriously about the War of 1812-1815. Too complicated! ;-)

My #51 contains a link to a good recent book on the War of 1812, and a quote from its concluding paragraphs. But, as you suggest, one book can’t begin to do the period justice.

[familyop]

Thanks!