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Jefferson's War: America's First War on Terror 1801-1805

Jefferson's War: America's First War on Terror 1801-1805 - Paperback

by Joseph Wheelan
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Availability:In StockContributor:Joseph WheelanTheme:Chronological Period/1800-1850, Chronological Period/19th Century, Cultural Region/North AfricaPublish date:9/1/2004Pages:464
Languages:EnglishPublisher:PublicAffairsISBN-13:9780786714049ISBN-10:0786714042UPC:9780786714049Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, Military, United StatesBook Topic:United States, 19th CenturySize:9.00 x 6.34 x 1.18 inchesWeight:0.631Product ID:SCF6KJ7HMR

Author Joseph Wheelan has marvelously captured the story of America's war against the Barbary pirates, our first war against terror and the nations that support it. The Barbary pirates, a Muslim enemy from Tripoli, attacked European and American merchant shipping with impunity. Jefferson ordered the U.S. Navy to Tripoli in 1801 to repel "force with force." The Barbary War was also a proving ground for such young officers as William Bainbridge, Stephen Decatur, Isaac Hull, and David Porter -key players in the impending War of 1812 against Great Britain.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:PublicAffairsISBN-13:9780786714049ISBN-10:0786714042UPC:9780786714049Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, Military, United StatesBook Topic:United States, 19th CenturySize:9.00 x 6.34 x 1.18 inchesWeight:0.631Product ID:SCF6KJ7HMR
Joseph Wheelan is the author of several previous books, including the highly-acclaimed Terrible Swift Sword and Midnight in the Pacific. Before turning to writing books full time, Wheelan was a reporter and editor for the Associated Press for twenty-four years. He lives in Cary, North Carolina.
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