The Barbary wars : American independence in the Atlantic world

Lambert, Frank, 1943-

Book 2005

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Africa, North History, Naval 19th century

Africa, North Relations United States

Mediterranean Region History, Naval 19th century

Pirates Africa, North History 19th century

Pirates Mediterranean Region History 19th century

United States Foreign relations 1783-1815

United States History Tripolitan War, 1801-1805

United States History War with Algeria, 1815

United States Relations Africa, North

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ISBN:

9780809095339
0809095335

Edition:

First edition

Description:

228 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 22 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

The American Revolution checked
Tribute or arms?
Tributary to the Barbary States
The cultural construction of the Barbary pirates
The Tripolitan War : 1801-5
An uneasy peace : partisan debate and British harassment
The Algerine war of 1815 and American independence in the Atlantic world

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2004019361

Control Number:

125956

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