Overview
Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. Many Virginians supported the struggle for independence from Great Britain--others vehemently opposed "Mr. Madison's War." A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. While comprehensive histories of the war are few, there is a positive lack of state-focused studies. Drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war in the early years of the nation's history.
- | Author: Christopher M. Bonin
- | Publisher: McFarland
- | Publication Date: Jul 19, 2018
- | Number of Pages: 185 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/History
- | ISBN-10: 1476671087
- | ISBN-13: 9781476671086
