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Commanding petty despots : the American Navy in the new republic
Title
Commanding petty despots : the American Navy in the new republic / Thomas Sheppard.
ISBN
9781682477557
168247755X
9781682477564
Publication
Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2022]
Physical Description
x, 240 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary
"This book tells the story of the creation of the American Navy. Rather than focusing on the well-known frigate duels and fleet engagements, Thomas Sheppard emphasizes the overlooked story of the institutional formation of the Navy"-- Provided by publisher.
Variant and related titles
American Navy in the new republic
Other formats
Online version: Sheppard, Thomas, 1985- Commanding petty despots Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2022]
Format
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 12, 2022
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
"To be obeyed it is necessary to be esteemed" : The American Revolution at sea, 1775-1783
"To this great national object" : The creation of the United States Navy, 1783-1797
"To rid our Navy of such men" : Benjamin Stoddert and the creation of the Navy Department, 1798-1801
"A government ridiculously frugal and simple" : The Navy and the Jeffersonian Republicans, 1085-1812
"The precious gem of our national glory"
The Navy and the War of 1812
"A radical change of system" : The Navy Board and professionalism, 1815-1824.
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