Author Joseph Wheelan has marvellously captured the story of America's war against the Barbary pirates, our first war against terror and the nations that support it. The Barbary pirates, a Muslim enemy from Tripoli, attacked European and American merchant shipping with impunity. Jefferson ordered the U.S. Navy to Tripoli in 1801 to repel "force with force." The Barbary War was also a proving ground for such young officers as William Bainbridge, Stephen Decatur, Isaac Hull, and David Porter -key players in the impending War of 1812 against Great Britain.
About the AuthorJoseph Wheelan is the author of eight previous books, including the highly-acclaimed
Terrible Swift Sword and
Jefferson's War. Before turning to writing books full time, Wheelan was a reporter and editor for The Associated Press for twenty-four years. He lives in Cary, North Carolina.
Book InformationISBN 9780786714049
Author Joseph WheelanFormat Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Carroll & Graf Publishers IncPublisher Carroll & Graf Publishers Inc