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Captains of the Old Steam Navy: Makers of the American Naval Tradition 1840-1880
James C. Bradford
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Description for Captains of the Old Steam Navy: Makers of the American Naval Tradition 1840-1880
Paperback. Editor(s): Bradford, James C (Texas A & M University Texas A & M University, USA Texas A & M University, USA Texas A & M University, USA Texas A & M University, USA Texas A & M University, USA Texas A & M University, USA Texas A & M University, USA Texas A & M University, USA). Series: Makers of the American Naval Tradition. Num Pages: 356 pages, , black & white halftones, maps, figures. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
Now in paperback for the first time, this collection of biographical essays delves into the careers of thirteen colourful naval leaders who guided the U.S. Navy through four turbulent decades of transition. Interpretive in approach, each essay emphasises facets of the officer's personality or aspects of his career that made lasting contributions to the navy.
Now in paperback for the first time, this collection of biographical essays delves into the careers of thirteen colourful naval leaders who guided the U.S. Navy through four turbulent decades of transition. Interpretive in approach, each essay emphasises facets of the officer's personality or aspects of his career that made lasting contributions to the navy.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
Series
Makers of the American Naval Tradition
Number of Pages
356
Place of Publication
Annopolis, United States
ISBN
9781591140542
SKU
V9781591140542
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Ref
99-3
About James C. Bradford
James C. Bradford is a professor of history at Texas A&M and a respected specialist in American maritime, naval, and military history in the early national period of American history. He is the editor of many books on military history, including Quarterdeck and Bridge. He lives in College Station, TX.
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