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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the integral role of pirates in the Mediterranean Sea region, and the efforts to curtail their activities. The author focuses on the significant contributions of American Commodore Stephen Decatur in suppressing piracy in the early 19th century. The book explores the geopolitical context of the time, highlighting how piracy thrived due to rivalries among European powers and the financial incentives it provided to rulers of North African states. It delves into the experiences of American sailors captured by pirates, and the diplomatic efforts made to secure their release. The author argues that the success of Decatur's mission was not only a victory against piracy but also a demonstration of American naval strength and a turning point in global maritime history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332937615_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332937615
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332937615
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)