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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a richly detailed historical account of the United States' encounters with the Barbary pirates and the pivotal role played by Commodore Stephen Decatur in suppressing their activities in the Mediterranean. The author traces the origins of piracy in North Africa and its devastating impact on American commerce and citizens. Through meticulous research, the book examines the political and diplomatic complexities of the era, highlighting the debates over appeasement versus resistance that shaped U.S. foreign policy. The author offers a compelling narrative of Decatur's daring exploits, from his capture of the frigate Philadelphia to his subsequent bombardment of Tripoli, which ultimately forced the pirates to abandon their predatory practices. The book's insights illuminate the challenges and triumphs of America's early maritime history, shedding light on a critical chapter in the nation's emergence as a global power. 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 9781333632137_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333632137
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 304 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 27209636/1
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