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.
Author: Joseph Wheelan
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Published: 09/01/2004
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.34w x 1.18d
ISBN13: 9780786714049
ISBN10: 0786714042
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | General
- History | Military | United States
- History | United States | 19th Century
About the Author
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.