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Product Identifiers
PublisherNorton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-100393058476
ISBN-139780393058475
eBay Product ID (ePID)127426123
Product Key Features
Book TitleSix Frigates : the Epic History of the Founding of the American Navy
Number of Pages592 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / War of 1812, Military / General, Military / United States
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorIan W. Toll
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight35.8 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-020769
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsSweeping in scope, full of vivid descriptions... solidly grounded in the diplomatic landscape... a masterly work. -- Chris Patsilelis (Houston Chronicle) [A] wonderfully atmospheric account, brilliantly researched, full of stirring action and rich with the scent of the sea. -- Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman Gripping... a masterful narrative... Toll captures the ambivalence of the government, and its reluctance to pay for even a tiny navy, very well. -- Joe Mysak (Bloomberg News) Toll has a light touch, much like noted historian David McCullough; well-researched facts are carefully balanced by smooth narrative flow.... The result is a thoroughly readable book that adds depth and significance to an important era of American history. -- Bruce Linder (San Diego Tribune) Vibrant and comprehensive, Toll makes an impressive debut. -- Gilbert Taylor (Booklist)
Dewey Decimal359.00973/09033
Synopsis"A fluent, intelligent history...give[s] the reader a feel for the human quirks and harsh demands of life at sea."-- New York Times Book Review Before the ink was dry on the U.S. Constitution, the establishment of a permanent military became the most divisive issue facing the new government. The founders--particularly Jefferson, Madison, and Adams--debated fiercely. Would a standing army be the thin end of dictatorship? Would a navy protect from pirates or drain the treasury and provoke hostility? Britain alone had hundreds of powerful warships. From the decision to build six heavy frigates, through the cliff-hanger campaign against Tripoli, to the war that shook the world in 1812, Ian W. Toll tells this grand tale with the political insight of Founding Brothers and the narrative flair of Patrick O'Brian., How "a handful of bastards and outlaws fighting under a piece of striped bunting" humbled the omnipotent British Navy. Before the ink was dry on the U.S. Constitution, the establishment of a permanent military had become the most divisive issue facing the new government. Would a standing army be the thin end of dictatorship? Would a navy protect American commerce against the Mediterranean pirates, or drain the treasury and provoke hostilities with the great powers? The foundersparticularly Jefferson, Madison, and Adamsdebated these questions fiercely and switched sides more than once. How much of a navy would suffice? Britain alone had hundreds of powerful warships. From the decision to build six heavy frigates, through the cliffhanger campaign against Tripoli, to the war that shook the world in 1812, Ian W. Toll tells this grand tale with the political insight of Founding Brothers and a narrative flair worthy of Patrick O'Brian. According to Henry Adams, the 1812 encounter between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere "raised the United States in one half hour to the rank of a first class power in the world." 16 pages of illustrations; 8 pages of color.
LC Classification NumberE182.T65 2006
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- 28. Feb. 2017
Highly Recommend
I highly recommend this book for a great historical insight into the founding of the US Navy, and our first tottering steps onto the world stage. Great quotes and excerpts of letters from the Founding Fathers of our nation and how they felt about political corruption. Not a quick read but definitely worthwhile. No one should be allowed to be President unless they have read this book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Jan. 2025
Original Frigates
Well written. Great historical notations and places you back in those days. If you like the history of the US Navy in the early beginning, this is the book for you.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 31. Mai. 2023
Great history lesson Great read
Awesome history, shows Americas resolve in not bowing to terrorist in our history. Fantastic read. Mine is a first edition signed by Ian Toll to a Us Admiral. This one is stays in my libraryBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 15. Jun. 2021
6 Frigates
Great read. In-depth history of the fits and starts of the USNavy with many parallels to today’s conflicts and debates over policy and strategy.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Aug. 2024
Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy
All of Ian Toll's books are excellent! I hope he's working on another...Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Okt. 2019
Good read
I enjoy history informationBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 24. Mär. 2020
six frigates ,a history of the founding of the u.s. navy
great history on the start of the u.s.navyBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 24. Dez. 2019
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Good overall condition. Would recommendBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 17. Mär. 2021
Great history of Navy
Great history of the US Navy!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
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