Hacks, Sycophants, Adventurers, & Heroes: Madison's Commanders in the War of 1812

by David Fitz-Enz

Book Overview

While President James Madison was a brilliant scholar, author of much of this country's early documents, organizer of the executive branch of government, and an astute politician, he was no commander-in-chief. He relied totally upon appointed commodores and generals to conduct a war for the conquest of Canada on one hand and survival on the other. Often confused by advisors of little military talent, in the end he put his trust, and that of the people,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589797000
• ISBN13: 9781589797000
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"