Mr. Madison's War

This comprehensive study examines the War of 1812 in the context of the history of the American republic between 1783 and 1830. The author locates the origins of the war not so mush in the issues traditionally emphasized by historians -- such as the Anglo-American debate on maritime rights -- but rather in James Madison's thinking about the political economy of the British Empire and in his reaction to growing factionalism within the Republican party.

Acest studiu cuprinzator examineaza razboiul din 1812 in contextul istoriei republicii americane intre 1783 si 1830. Autorul localizeaza originile razboiului care nu sunt atat de importante in problemele subliniate in mod traditional de istorici - precum dezbaterea anglo-americana privind drepturile maritime - ci mai degraba in gandirea lui James Madison despre economia politica a Imperiului Britanic si in reactia sa la fractionarea in crestere in cadrul partidului republican.