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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 359.0097309033
EAN: 9780393330328
ISBN: 039333032X
Label: W. W. Norton
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 592
Publication Date: March 03, 2008
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Sales Rank: 11214
Studio: W. W. Norton
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"A fluent, intelligent history...give[s] the reader a feel for the human quirks and harsh demands of life at sea."—New York Times Book Review
Before the ink was dry on the U.S. Constitution, the establishment of a permanent military became the most divisive issue facing the new government. The founders—particularly Jefferson, Madison, and Adams—debated fiercely. Would a standing army be the thin end of dictatorship? Would a navy protect from pirates or drain the treasury and provoke hostility? Britain alone had hundreds of powerful warships.
From the decision to build six heavy frigates, through the cliff-hanger campaign against Tripoli, to the war that shook the world in 1812, Ian W. Toll tells this grand tale with the political insight of Founding Brothers and the narrative flair of Patrick O'Brian. 16 pages of illustrations.
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About two years ago I was talking with a friend about favorite books and at the end of that discussion, we agreed to make a list of our 50 favorite books and exchange the list. This was quite a challenge because I am an avid reader--non-fiction mostly--and have read many good ones. Since then I have read two books that have forced me to kick another two off my top 50. The first was River of Doubt by Candice Millard--the story of Teddy Roosevelt's trip down a tributary of the Amazon--and the second ... Read More
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Excellent historical perspective of the US in its early history. Easy to read and kept my attention all the way through.
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This is truly a must read. While I am not in the field of naval history, it is an area of keen interest for me. This book was very well written with the perfect balance of detail and prose; it provides all the benefits of a top shelf history text and all the entertainment of a good war novel. I couldn't put it down!
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A helpful little book that sheds some light om the foundation of the US navy. I recommend it!
/Torbjörn Jerlerup
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The information in this book has been covered by many...but rarely if ever so clearly and informatively. This is a terrific review for anyone interested in American naval history.
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