This is a neat book about the War of 1812. This book was published in 1970 by The University Press of Kentucky. The book measures 5 ¾ inches by 8 ¾ inches and contains 206 pages. The dust jacket shows minor signs of wear to the edges and is in near very good condition. The gray cloth cover of the book itself has the title in gilt on the spine. The cover shows no signs of wear to speak of. The spine is tight and the hinges are strong. The pages show no signs of rips. Exceptions noted, the overall condition of the book itself is between very good plus to near fine.

Contents:

Acknowledgements
Introduction

1. Expansion as a Cause for War
2. Economic Depression as a Cause for War
3. The Nation’s Honor and the Party’s Welfare
4. Pennsylvania and Economic Coercion
5. Party Solidarity as a Motive for War
6. Pennsylvania at War

Conclusion
Bibliographical Notes
Index

Excerpt – Dust Jacket:
This study provides new insight into the circumstances which brought about the War of 1812. Mr. Sapio suggests that the principal impetus behind the war was political rather than economic, diplomatic, or expansionist. The immediate cause for the war, according to the author, was the Republican Party’s ambition to retain leadership of the country by putting their candidate in office in the election of 1812. Republicans feared a takeover by the Federalists, who, they felt, were a threat to America’s independent spirit, and consequently they exploited the unrest with England as a means of staying in power. Mr. Sapio shows (through newspaper articles of the time, government documents, and personal correspondence) that Pennsylvania, as the most staunchly Republican state, supported the prosecution of war with money, votes, and morale, and was chiefly responsible for the hostilities.

This study covers the events leading up to the war—from the conflict over the embargo of 1808 to election campaigns for Madison, the opposition of DeWitt Clinton, and the turmoil of the election itself. It terminates with an investigation of Pennsylvania’s contribution to the war effort and its political support of Madison’s strategy in handling his forces and politicians.
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