Quarterdeck and Bridge: Two Centuries of American Naval Leaders

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Synopsis
A collection of 20 biographical essays tracing the history of the US Navy from the War for Independence to the postnuclear present through the stories of officers who helped forge its tradition. The contributing historians portray subjects based on a selection criteria focused on individuals who set precedents, reached particular heights of achievement, or had careers reflecting the main currents of naval development. Among the officers profiled are Esek Hopkins, John Paul Jones, David Glasgow Farragut, Chester Nimitz, William Halsey, and Elmo Zumwalt. Includes portrait photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc. , Portland, Or.
Copyright:
1997

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
456 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781557500960
Publisher:
NavPress Publishing Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
US Naval Institute Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Military, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
Submitted By:
Texas A&M University
Proofread By:
Texas A&M University
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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