If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy-from the

If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy-from the Revolution to the War of 1812

Most historians trace the origins of the Continental Navy to George Washington's official inauguration of the Federal Navy in 1793, but the story actually begins years earlier: in 1775, at the advent of the American Revolution. In If By Sea, historian George C. Daughan uses decades of primary research to brilliantly trace the navy's little-recognized origins, showing that the battles of Lexington and Concordâ€”as well as many subsequent battles, including Bunker Hill, New York, and Philadelphiaâ€”cannot be fully understood without taking the role of naval power into account.
Country USA
Brand Basic Books
Manufacturer Basic Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2011-10-04
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780465025145

If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy-from the Revolution to the War of 1812