Pennsylvania and the War of 1812 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780813154251)

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

Author: Victor Sapio
ISBN-10: 0813154251
ISBN-13: 9780813154251
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Language: English
Published: 07/15/2014
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d