Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U. S. Navy
by Ian W. Toll
Chronicles the creation of the U.S. Navy through the history of its original six frigates and the conflicts that tested them.
About This Book
Six Frigates traces the origins of the United States Navy through the story of its first six warships.
The narrative explores the political debates, naval battles, and strategic decisions that defined the service in its formative years.
Drawing on letters, logs, and official records, the book places these vessels within the wider context of early American foreign policy.
It examines how the frigates influenced relations with European powers and helped establish a lasting naval tradition.
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