1. War; 2. 1812; 3. 1813; 4. 1814; 5. Peace.
A narrative history of the many dimensions of the War of 1812, which places the war in transatlantic perspective.
J. C. A. Stagg is Professor of History at the University of Virginia. He is the author of two books on James Madison, as well as many articles on the political, military and diplomatic history of the early American republic. He has edited or co-edited seventeen volumes of the papers of James Madison. He currently serves on the editorial board of the War of 1812 Magazine and the board of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Commission.
'This is the most judicious general overview of the War of 1812
with which I am familiar. J. C. A. Stagg long ago established
himself as a leading authority on President James Madison and his
administration's handling of this too-often-neglected conflict. It
is a tribute to Stagg – and a boon to readers – that he has been
able to condense his immense expertise into such a readable and
insightful book.' Andrew Cayton, Miami University
'Few scholars know the War of 1812 better than J. C. A. Stagg.
Based on a lifetime of scholarship and an intimate knowledge of the
papers of James Madison, Stagg captures the essence of the
diplomatic, political, and military conflicts of the war in a
masterful, cogent, concise, and readable book. This is a must-read
for anyone interested in the War of 1812!' Paul A. Gilje,
University of Oklahoma
'A well-researched but masterfully succinct and complete account,
this is destined to become the definitive short history of the
United States at war in 1812–1815.' Donald E. Graves, author of
Field of Glory: The Battle of Crysler's Farm, 1813 and Where Right
and Glory Lead: The Battle of Lundy's Lane, 1814
'John Stagg's new book on the War of 1812 is a thoughtful and
illuminating treatment of America's second war with Great Britain.
As the longtime editor of the Madison papers, Stagg brings a
special understanding of our fourth president to this project, and
his treatment of the memory and legacy of the conflict is
especially insightful. Experts and novices alike will find plenty
to think about in this 'essential' history.' Donald R. Hickey,
author of The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict and Don't Give Up
the Ship! Myths of the War of 1812
'One of the most authoritative and balanced accounts of the War of
1812 ever written.' Gordon S. Wood, Professor of History Emeritus,
Brown University
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