The Burning of the White House: James and Dolley Madison and the War of 1812
Jane Hampton Cook recounts the burning of the White House during the War of 1812, focusing on James and Dolley Madison. Combining presidential and personal perspectives, this historical account explores a dramatic episode in American history and the people at its center.
About This Book
The Burning of the White House examines a defining episode of the War of 1812: the destruction of the White House.
Jane Hampton Cook focuses on James Madison and Dolley Madison, placing their experiences at the center of this account of wartime Washington.
The book connects a major event in American history with the lives of the president and first lady who witnessed it.
Readers interested in the War of 1812, American history, and the Madison presidency will find a focused account of this pivotal moment.
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