Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-540) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Six frigates

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

70291925

Responsibility statement

Ian W. Toll

Sub title

the epic history of the founding of the U.S. Navy

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

Table Of Contents

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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