
Six Frigates
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Ian W. Toll
From the decision to build six heavy frigates, through the cliffhanger campaign against Tripoli, to the war that shook the world in 1812, Ian W. Toll tells this grand tale with the political insight of Founding Brothers and a narrative flair worthy of Patrick O'Brian. According to Henry Adams, the 1812 encounter between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere "raised the United States in one half hour to the rank of a first class power in the world."
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"Toll provides perspective by seamlessly incorporating the era's political and diplomatic history into his superlative single-volume narrative, a must-read for fans of naval history and the early American Republic." (Publishers Weekly)
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I found the writing clear, never dull. And the narration was clear and engaging, never losing me in a monotone dialog but also never overdiong the exciting parts.
Who would be interested in this book? If you have enjoyed the "Master and Commander" series for its historical and naval aspects, you will find this book a marvelous companion. If you enjoy colonial and american military history as much as I, then you will probably consider this a good addition to your collection. I hope you enjoy it as much as me.
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One complaint…
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Great book
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Balanced view of British-American relation 1800-1815
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Great Book on the Start of the Navy
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a short good read
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Ian W Toll
This book is, as stated in the title, about the six major ships which virtually created the US Navy.
But Toll successfully brings to life for the reader how much more important these ships, their commanders and their crews were to history. They played integral roles in the political and societal growth of America and the world at large.
Definitely worth reading.
Excellent
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Not only do we learn much about this initial fleet, we also learn how ships of the era differed and why certain designs were superior to others. We also learn much about the sailors’ lives at sea and geopolitics as affected by naval power.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Interesting naval history
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Excellent
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Bring US Naval History to Life
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