The War of 1812: Past Justifications and Present Interpretations

By George Rogers Taylor

Book Overview

Part I of this volume provides materials from the contemporary debate: the report of the Select Committee on Foreign Relations, excerpts from speeches in the Twelfth Congress, President Madison's war message of 1 June 1812. Part II contains five essays by scholars of the present day, each emphasizing a specific aspect of the war.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313223564
• ISBN13: 9780313223563
• Release Date: June 1980
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.