Union 1812: The Americans Who Fought the Second War of Independence

Only thirty years after the American Revolution won independence for the newly formed United States, the fourth president, James Madison, had to decide whether or not to take America to war again. Now, in "Union 1812," A.J. Langguth, acclaimed author of "Patriots," returns with a vivid account of this often-overlooked war. This gripping narrative traces the story of the War of 1812, from the epic battles at Detroit and Toronto to the iconic heroes who emerged from the war victors and political lightning rods. This is the most comprehensive volume on the history of the War of 1812 to date, and it will change what you believe about this defining moment in Americana.