Six frigates, the epic history of the founding of the U.S. Navy, Ian W. Toll
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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
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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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- United States -- History -- Tripolitan War, 1801-1805 -- Naval operations
- United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations
- United States -- History, Naval -- 19th century
- Frigates -- United States -- History -- 18th century
- United States -- History, Naval -- 18th century
- Frigates -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- United States -- Naval history
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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 -- 19th century
- Frigates -- United States -- History -- 18th century
- United States -- History, Naval -- 18th century
- Frigates -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- United States -- Naval history
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