Our Navy And The Barbary Corsairs

von Gardner W. Allen

404 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Our Navy And The Barbary Corsairs"" by Gardner W. Allen is a historical account of the United States Navy's involvement in the conflict with the Barbary Corsairs during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and economic factors that led to the conflict, as well as the military strategies employed by both sides. The author also delves into the individual stories of sailors and officers who played a key role in the conflict, highlighting their bravery and determination in the face of adversity. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research, Allen paints a vivid picture of this pivotal moment in American history, and the role that the Navy played in shaping the nation's future. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in naval history, American history, or the broader context of global conflict during the early modern era.A Study Of The Events Of A Forty-Year Period From 1778 To 1818, Showing How The United States Managed To Build A Navy With Such Ships As The George Washington, Philadelphia, Constellation, Constitution, And Others, And Eventually Defeat The Depredations Of The Barbary Pirates In Battles At Tripoli And Algiers Under Bainbridge, Prebel, Porter And Decatur.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781425490416
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC