Commanding petty despots : the American Navy in the new republic / Thomas Sheppard.
"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"--
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| Language: | English |
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Annapolis, Maryland :
Naval Institute Press,
[2022]
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| Physical Description: | x, 240 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Variant Title: |
American Navy in the new republic |
| Format: | Book |