Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy
by Ian W. Toll
An account of the creation of the United States Navy through the history of its original six frigates and the political forces that brought them into being.
About This Book
Six Frigates presents the founding era of the United States Navy by focusing on its first six warships.
The narrative follows the political decisions and naval actions that shaped early American maritime defense.
Readers gain insight into the challenges of building a professional navy from limited resources.
The book situates these developments within the broader context of the young nation's foreign relations.
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