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Book TitleWeight of Vengeance : the United States, the British Empire, and the War of 1812
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicMilitary / War of 1812, General, International Relations / General
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, History
AuthorTroy Bickham
FormatHardcover
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Item Weight21.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in
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Reviews"[Bickham] argues rightly that the war involved a commercial struggle within the Atlantic world as well as a struggle to dominate North America. Behind the ostensible casus belli - e.g., the impressment of sailors from American ships by the Royal Navy - was a clash between America's expansion and Britain's efforts to avenge an earlier defeat by making a former colony a client state." -The Wall Street Journal "A provocative, behind-the-scenes look at the machinations of empires, this excellent history will appeal to all interested readers." -Library Journal "As [Bickham's] analysis proceeds, a decisive view of the war becomes increasingly clear -- and increasingly persuasive ... The conflict receives a worthy chronicle here that will clarify its meaning for anyone who cares to understand it." -History News Network "Densely-researched and fascinating ... If the American Revolution was fought for a national existence, the War of 1812 was fought for a national validity - the "certain rank" James Monroe invoked in dealings with the fractious British diplomats who sought to codify the new nation as a permanent junior partner on the world stage. The fight for that rank was carried out far more importantly in the press of the day than on the limited battlefields of the war itself, and Bickham, by exploring that fight, has made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of Mr. Madison's War." -OpenLetters Monthly "An interesting and well-written book that throws light on one of the most complex wars in America's history, at once the last stage of the rejection of British power and the first major war of American imperialism." - Jeremy Black, author ofThe War of 1812 "The War of 1812 still raises patriotic hackles in some quarters today, far more so that the American Revolutionary conflict. For a long time a cool, authoritative, mid-Atlantic voice has been needed, addressing far wider issues than are considered by the many existing naval and military studies. Troy Bickham has provided this with a thorough analysis of the motivations and capabilities of America, Britain and Canada. Here is the full story behind the decisions and events, from the pre-war period when all three combatants underestimated each others' resolve, to the peace signed at Ghent in 1814 between two politically- fragile governments. This astute and nuanced book will now be central to our understanding of this conflict."-- Roger Knight, University of Greenwich "The War of 1812, after decades of neglect, is again interesting historians. Yet Troy Bickham, by placing the war in a global context and showing that it mattered for Britain as well as Canada and the United States, brings fresh perspectives to the subject. His new insights, and his clear and accessible prose, make this an important contribution to a growing literature on an important war."-- Stephen Conway, author ofBritain, Ireland, and Continental Europe in the Eighteenth Century: Similarities, Connections, Identities "Troy Bickham's splendidly balanced account of the War of 1812 explores how the British as well as the Americans allowed partisan politics and jingoistic emotion to spark a war that need not have occurred."--T.H. Breen, Nicholas Chabraja Center for Historical Studies, Northwestern University "Engagingly written and full of new information, Troy Bickham'sThe Weight of Vengeancefittingly commemorates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Bickham's account, highly original yet judicious, shows how military strategy reflected the public opinion of the combatants: U.S., Canadian, and British."--Daniel Walker Howe, author ofWhat Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848, "A provocative, behind-the-scenes look at the machinations of empires, this excellent history will appeal to all interested readers." -Library Journal "Densely-researched and fascinating ... If the American Revolution was fought for a national existence, the War of 1812 was fought for a national validity - the "certain rank" James Monroe invoked in dealings with the fractious British diplomats who sought to codify the new nation as a permanent junior partner on the world stage. The fight for that rank was carried out far more importantly in the press of the day than on the limited battlefields of the war itself, and Bickham, by exploring that fight, has made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of Mr. Madison's War." -OpenLetters Monthly "As [Bickham's] analysis proceeds, a decisive view of the war becomes increasingly clear -- and increasingly persuasive ... The conflict receives a worthy chronicle here that will clarify its meaning for anyone who cares to understand it." -History News Network "Engagingly written and full of new information, Troy Bickham'sThe Weight of Vengeancefittingly commemorates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Bickham's account, highly original yet judicious, shows how military strategy reflected the public opinion of the combatants: U.S., Canadian, and British."--Daniel Walker Howe, author ofWhat Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 "An interesting and well-written book that throws light on one of the most complex wars in America's history, at once the last stage of the rejection of British power and the first major war of American imperialism." - Jeremy Black, author ofThe War of 1812, "Bickham accomplishes a lot in this volume...Well written and occasionally provocative. Highly recommended." --CHOICE "A provocative, behind-the-scenes look at the machinations of empires, this excellent history will appeal to all interested readers." - Library Journal "[Bickham] argues rightly that the war involved a commercial struggle within the Atlantic world as well as a struggle to dominate North America. Behind the ostensible casus belli - e.g., the impressment of sailors from American ships by the Royal Navy - was a clash between America''s expansion and Britain''s efforts to avenge an earlier defeat by making a former colony a client state." - The Wall Street Journal "Authoritative, up-to-date, and readable... Modern scholarship at its very best." - The Weekly Standard "Densely-researched and fascinating ... If the American Revolution was fought for a national existence, the War of 1812 was fought for a national validity - the "certain rank" James Monroe invoked in dealings with the fractious British diplomats who sought to codify the new nation as a permanent junior partner on the world stage. The fight for that rank was carried out far more importantly in the press of the day than on the limited battlefields of the war itself, and Bickham, by exploring that fight, has made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of Mr. Madison''s War." - Open Letters Monthly "An interesting and well-written book that throws light on one of the most complex wars in America''s history, at once the last stage of the rejection of British power and the first major war of American imperialism." - Jeremy Black, author of The War of 1812 "The War of 1812 still raises patriotic hackles in some quarters today, far more so that the American Revolutionary conflict. For a long time a cool, authoritative, mid-Atlantic voice has been needed, addressing far wider issues than are considered by the many existing naval and military studies. Troy Bickham has provided this with a thorough analysis of the motivations and capabilities of America, Britain and Canada. Here is the full story behind the decisions and events, from the pre-war period when all three combatants underestimated each others'' resolve, to the peace signed at Ghent in 1814 between two politically- fragile governments. This astute and nuanced book will now be central to our understanding of this conflict."-- Roger Knight, University of Greenwich "The War of 1812, after decades of neglect, is again interesting historians. Yet Troy Bickham, by placing the war in a global context and showing that it mattered for Britain as well as Canada and the United States, brings fresh perspectives to the subject. His new insights, and his clear and accessible prose, make this an important contribution to a growing literature on an important war."-- Stephen Conway, author of Britain, Ireland, and Continental Europe in the Eighteenth Century: Similarities, Connections, Identities "Troy Bickham''s splendidly balanced account of the War of 1812 explores how the British as well as the Americans allowed partisan politics and jingoistic emotion to spark a war that need not have occurred."--T.H. Breen, Nicholas Chabraja Center for Historical Studies, Northwestern University "Engagingly written and full of new information, Troy Bickham''s The Weight of Vengeance fittingly commemorates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Bickham''s account, highly original yet judicious, shows how military strategy reflected the public opinion of the combatants: U.S., Canadian, and British."--Daniel Walker Howe, author of What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 "As [Bickham''s] analysis proceeds, a decisive view of the war becomes increasingly clear -- and increasingly persuasive ... The conflict receives a worthy chronicle here that will clarify its meaning for anyone who cares to understand it." - History News Network, "A provocative, behind-the-scenes look at the machinations of empires, this excellent history will appeal to all interested readers." -Library Journal "[Bickham] argues rightly that the war involved a commercial struggle within the Atlantic world as well as a struggle to dominate North America. Behind the ostensible casus belli - e.g., the impressment of sailors from American ships by the Royal Navy - was a clash between America's expansion and Britain's efforts to avenge an earlier defeat by making a former colony a client state." -The Wall Street Journal "Authoritative, up-to-date, and readable... Modern scholarship at its very best." -The Weekly Standard "Densely-researched and fascinating ... If the American Revolution was fought for a national existence, the War of 1812 was fought for a national validity - the "certain rank" James Monroe invoked in dealings with the fractious British diplomats who sought to codify the new nation as a permanent junior partner on the world stage. The fight for that rank was carried out far more importantly in the press of the day than on the limited battlefields of the war itself, and Bickham, by exploring that fight, has made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of Mr. Madison's War." -OpenLetters Monthly "An interesting and well-written book that throws light on one of the most complex wars in America's history, at once the last stage of the rejection of British power and the first major war of American imperialism." - Jeremy Black, author ofThe War of 1812 "The War of 1812 still raises patriotic hackles in some quarters today, far more so that the American Revolutionary conflict. For a long time a cool, authoritative, mid-Atlantic voice has been needed, addressing far wider issues than are considered by the many existing naval and military studies. Troy Bickham has provided this with a thorough analysis of the motivations and capabilities of America, Britain and Canada. Here is the full story behind the decisions and events, from the pre-war period when all three combatants underestimated each others' resolve, to the peace signed at Ghent in 1814 between two politically- fragile governments. This astute and nuanced book will now be central to our understanding of this conflict."-- Roger Knight, University of Greenwich "The War of 1812, after decades of neglect, is again interesting historians. Yet Troy Bickham, by placing the war in a global context and showing that it mattered for Britain as well as Canada and the United States, brings fresh perspectives to the subject. His new insights, and his clear and accessible prose, make this an important contribution to a growing literature on an important war."-- Stephen Conway, author ofBritain, Ireland, and Continental Europe in the Eighteenth Century: Similarities, Connections, Identities "Troy Bickham's splendidly balanced account of the War of 1812 explores how the British as well as the Americans allowed partisan politics and jingoistic emotion to spark a war that need not have occurred."--T.H. Breen, Nicholas Chabraja Center for Historical Studies, Northwestern University "Engagingly written and full of new information, Troy Bickham'sThe Weight of Vengeancefittingly commemorates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Bickham's account, highly original yet judicious, shows how military strategy reflected the public opinion of the combatants: U.S., Canadian, and British."--Daniel Walker Howe, author ofWhat Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 "As [Bickham's] analysis proceeds, a decisive view of the war becomes increasingly clear -- and increasingly persuasive ... The conflict receives a worthy chronicle here that will clarify its meaning for anyone who cares to understand it." -History News Network
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal973.5/2
Table Of ContentIntroduction1. The American Case for War2. The British Empire's Case for War3. Declaring War4. America on the Offensive5. The British Empire at War6. American Opposition to the War7. British Opposition to the War8. Ending the War and Constructing the PeaceConclusion-Who Won the War of 1812?NotesIndex
SynopsisBy placing the War of 1812 in a global context, Troy Bickham narrates America's bid for postcolonial sovereignty and Britain's attempt to block it, a conflict that put the fate of North America and Britain's global supremacy on the line., In early 1815, Secretary of State James Monroe reviewed the treaty with Britain that would end the War of 1812. The United States Navy was blockaded in port; much of the army had not been paid for nearly a year; the capital had been burned. The treaty offered an unexpected escape from disaster. Yet it incensed Monroe, for the name of Great Britain and its negotiators consistently appeared before those of the United States. "The United States have acquired a certain rank amongst nations, which is due to their population and political importance," he brazenly scolded the British diplomat who conveyed the treaty, "and they do not stand in the same situation as at former periods." Monroe had a point, writes Troy Bickham. In The Weight of Vengeance, Bickham provides a provocative new account of America's forgotten war, underscoring its significance for both sides by placing it in global context. The Napoleonic Wars profoundly disrupted the global order, from India to Haiti to New Orleans. Spain's power slipped, allowing the United States to target the Floridas; the Haitian slave revolt contributed to the Louisiana Purchase; fears that Britain would ally with Tecumseh and disrupt the American northwest led to a pre-emptive strike on his people in 1811. This shifting balance of power provided the United States with the opportunity to challenge Britain's dominance of the Atlantic world. And it was an important conflict for Britain as well. Powerful elements in the British Empire so feared the rise of its former colonies that the British government sought to use the War of 1812 to curtail America's increasing maritime power and its aggressive territorial expansion. And by late 1814, Britain had more men under arms in North America than it had in the Peninsular War against Napoleon, with the war with America costing about as much as its huge subsidies to European allies. Troy Bickham has given us an authoritative, lucidly written global account that transforms our understanding of this pivotal war., In early 1815, Secretary of State James Monroe reviewed the treaty with Britain that would end the War of 1812. The United States Navy was blockaded in port; much of the army had not been paid for nearly a year; the capital had been burned. The treaty offered an unexpected escape from disaster. Yet it incensed Monroe, for the name of Great Britain and its negotiators consistently appeared before those of the United States. "The United States have acquired a certain rank amongst nations, which is due to their population and political importance," he brazenly scolded the British diplomat who conveyed the treaty, "and they do not stand in the same situation as at former periods." Monroe had a point, writes Troy Bickham. In The Weight of Vengeance , Bickham provides a provocative new account of America's forgotten war, underscoring its significance for both sides by placing it in global context. The Napoleonic Wars profoundly disrupted the global order, from India to Haiti to New Orleans. Spain's power slipped, allowing the United States to target the Floridas; the Haitian slave revolt contributed to the Louisiana Purchase; fears that Britain would ally with Tecumseh and disrupt the American northwest led to a pre-emptive strike on his people in 1811. This shifting balance of power provided the United States with the opportunity to challenge Britain's dominance of the Atlantic world. And it was an important conflict for Britain as well. Powerful elements in the British Empire so feared the rise of its former colonies that the British government sought to use the War of 1812 to curtail America's increasing maritime power and its aggressive territorial expansion. And by late 1814, Britain had more men under arms in North America than it had in the Peninsular War against Napoleon, with the war with America costing about as much as its huge subsidies to European allies. Troy Bickham has given us an authoritative, lucidly written global account that transforms our understanding of this pivotal war.
LC Classification NumberE357.B53 2012
