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Commanding Petty Despots: The American Navy in the New Republic Thomas Sheppard
Commanding Petty Despots: The American Navy in the New Republic
Thomas Sheppard
Tells the story of the creation of the American Navy. Rather than focus on the well-known frigate duels and fleet engagements, Thomas Sheppard emphasizes the overlooked story of the institutional formation of the Navy. Sheppard looks at civilian control of the military, and how this concept evolved in the early American republic.
264 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | April 28, 2022 |
| ISBN13 | 9781682477557 |
| Publishers | Naval Institute Press |
| Pages | 264 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 228 × 22 mm · 526 g |
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