Two hundred years ago today, on June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 formally broke out between the British Empire and the United States. The war revolved a number of issues - from trade restrictions to the fear of the impressment of American merchant sailors into the Royal Navy - but the war's ending two years later would provide an inspirational story to this country's nationhood.

The Fisher Library holds a number of material related to the war, including books, pamphlets and broadsides. Some of these items can be viewed below. (Please click on the image for a larger view.)