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

By: Carroll & Graf

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Carroll & Graf)


Product Info

Title
Jefferson's War - America's First War on Terror 1801-1805
Publisher
Category
Author
Joseph Wheelan
Publish Year
2004
Pages
464
Dimensions
6x9x1.25"
NKG Part #
2148114639
Type
Softcover

Description

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.