Pennsylvania and the War of 1812

By Victor A. Sapio

Book Overview

In this study of Pennsylvania and the War of 1812, the author sees the political ambitions of the Republicans, rather than economic, diplomatic or expansionist motives as the primary impetus for the outbreak of the war. Fearful of the Federalists' growing strength, the Republicans exploited the friction with England to maintain their power and to secure the reelection of Madison to the presidency. In this strategy, Victor A. Sapio shows, Pennsylvania played a crucial but hitherto unrecognized pa

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813154251
• ISBN13: 9780813154251
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher