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Six frigates : the epic history of the founding of the U.S. Navy / Ian W. Toll.

Toll, Ian W. (Author).

Summary:

Describes the origins and early history of the American Navy, discussing the debates by the founding fathers over the need for a permanent military, the decision to construct six heavy frigates, the campaign against Tripoli, and the War of 1812.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0393058476
  • ISBN: 9780393058475
  • Physical Description: xii, 560 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Co., [2006]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-540) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Notes on language and nautical terminology -- To provide and maintain -- To the shores of Tripoli -- England again -- Epilogue -- Chronology of later events: 1815-2005.

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United States. Navy > History > 18th century.
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United States > History > Tripolitan War, 1801-1805 > Naval operations.
United States > History > War of 1812 > Naval operations.
United States > History, Naval > 18th century.
United States > History, Naval > 19th century.

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