In addition, Daughan covers the British blockade of American ports and the Napoleonic Wars. First, the British blockade of 1813 made it difficult for American flagships to exit because the British Navy blockaded almost all American ports except New England which supplied goods to the British Navy during the war. Second, Daughan adds that the Napoleonic Wars had a major impact on American local warfare; Exclusively, Napoleon's defeat in Russia gave Britain more confidence to sustain the War of 1812 for longer. In contrast, AJ Langguth did not include it in his book, Union 1812: The Americans Who Fought the Second War of Independence, no international aspects likely to influence the War of 1812. Daughan's book includes important land battles such as that of Bladensburg which took place in order to defend Washington City; the timely American triumph at New Orleans and the peace treaty negotiations at Ghent. At the end, the author highlights the importance of the War of 1812 as a major reason for the political union of the republic which favored the establishment of strong military and naval forces. This last statement coincides greatly with the conclusion of Langguth's book on the feeling of unity after the War of 1812. Additionally, the third book, which is Don't Give Up the Ship! Myth of the War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey, examines the myths born out of the War of 1812. The author covers every aspect of the war with equal importance, that is, Hickey balances his book with information on the causes of the war. the war, the sea and land battles, the roles of the main characters and the aftermath of the war. Unlike Daughan whose central focus is American victories in naval battles. Middle of paper ......adds a naval glossary for a better understanding of naval battles, since that is its main point. On the other hand, Hickey supports his arguments through a comparison and contrast of primary and secondary sources in order to expose the myth generated after the war. In general, after reading all three books, the reader gains a better perspective of the War of 1812. Certainly, the books as well as the films that I have included in this work are essential to consider in history classes. Instructors in the field of history should benefit from these books and films because they provide more detailed and specific information about the War of 1812 than a textbook that simply covers the subject in brief. Additionally, schools should offer historical tours of key locations where the war took place. All these sources guarantee a well-founded education.