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Six frigates : the epic history of the founding of the U.S. Navy / Ian W. Toll.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393330328
- ISBN: 039333032X
- Physical Description: xii, 560 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c2008, c2006.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [525]-540) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Notes on language and nautical terminology -- To provide and maintain -- To the shores of Tripoli -- England again -- Chronology of later events: 1815-2005. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | E 182 .T65 2008 | 30541415 | General Collection | Available | - |