Jefferson's War: America's First War on Terror 1801-1805
Chronicles Jefferson's 1801-1805 naval campaign against the Barbary pirates, marking America's first overseas conflict and the birth of U.S. military projection abroad.
About This Book
This book examines the early nineteenth-century conflict between the United States and the Barbary states of North Africa.
It covers the political decisions and naval operations ordered by President Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1805.
The narrative draws on contemporary records to describe America's initial projection of force beyond its shores.
Readers gain insight into the challenges of establishing a young nation's presence on the international stage.
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