Six Frigates

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, including the confrontation between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere that raised the U.S. to a global power. 70,000 first printing.
Editora: W W Norton & Co Inc
ISBN: 0393058476
Número de páginas: 560
Acabamento: 
HARDCOVER
Local de Publicação: United States