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Author:

Wheelan, Joseph.

Title:

Jefferson's war : America's first war on terror, 1801-1805 / Joseph Wheelan.

Edition:

1st Carroll & Graf ed.

Publisher:

Carroll & Graf Publishers,

Copyright Date:

2003

Description:

xxx, 414 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Subject:

United States--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805.
Jefferson, Thomas,--1743-1826.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-400) and index.

Contents:

The "pacifist" president -- The dreadful corsairs -- The new nation and barbary -- "A good occasion to build a navy" -- "Will nothing rouse my country?" -- War and early triumph -- The war that wasn't -- Frustration -- The Philadelphia disaster -- A daring counterstroke -- Preble's fighting squadron -- A destructive scheme -- Plotting a regime change -- America's Lawrence -- Derna and peace -- Aftermath -- Full circle.

ISBN:

9780786712328
0786712325

LCCN:

2003055200

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

DYPD423 -- Eldora Public Library (Eldora)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)