When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801; America was deeply in debt; with its economy and dignity under attack. Pirates from North Africa’s Barbary Coast routinely captured American merchant ships and held the sailors as slaves; demanding ransom and tribute payments far beyond what the new country could afford.For fifteen years; America had tried to work with the four Muslim powers (Tripoli; Tunis; Algiers; and Morocco) driving the piracy; but negotiation proved impossible. Realizing it was time to stand up to the intimidation; Jefferson decided to move beyond diplomacy. He sent the U.S. Navy and Marines to blockade Tripoli—launching the Barbary Wars and beginning America’s journey toward future superpower status.Few today remember these men and other heroes who inspired the Marine Corps hymn: “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli; we fight our country’s battles in the air; on land and sea.†Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates recaptures this forgotten war that changed American history with a real-life drama of intrigue; bravery; and battle on the high seas.
#718873 in Books McPherson James M 2015-09-15 2015-09-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .60 x 5.30l; 1.00 #File Name: 0143127756320 pagesEmbattled Rebel Jefferson Davis and the Confederate Civil War
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed McPherson's latest bio on Jefferson DavisBy JGBI really enjoyed McPherson's latest bio on Jefferson Davis.. :) This book; unlike most of the previous works on Davis; presented a more in-depth description of his war-time military involvement as the Confederacy's Commander in Chief; including his relationships with most of the leading Confederate Generals ( more than just his already well-documented dislike of Johnston) and his own background and training at West Point and his disappointment to be stationed away from the real fighting during the Mexican War. All and all ; an excellent read!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A different perspective of the Civil War Confederate PresidentBy GrandpaMcPherson's book is the latest in his long list of Civil War related books. It concentrates on David; his personality; decision making and personal relationships. Although events of the war are discussed it is not in detail but rather from Davis' perspective as president of the Confederacy and the difficult issues with which he was faced. Like Lincoln; he had his General problems; his financial problems; his Cabinet problems; etc. It is a very interesting narrative from a different perspective.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerExcellent
