Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy (Hardcover, Second Edition)

The United States Navy has evolved in the last century and a half from humble and often frustrating beginnings during and after the Revolutionary War to become the strongest navy in the world with responsibilities that span the globe. The story of the Navy from its birth through the Civil War and other 19th century conflicts through its victories of World War I and World War II and down to the current efforts in the Middle East to maintain the peace not only for the United States but also for other nations as the world's primary peace-keeper has been one of responding to the call of duty, as captured by its unofficial motto Non sibi sed patriae ("Not self but country"). No other nation's navy past or present can match its successes and history. The second edition of Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy covers U.S. Naval developments, personnel, and engagements from the colonial times to the present day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on people, places, events and other terminology of the Navy. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the United States Navy.

General

Imprint:	Scarecrow Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	March 2011
Authors:	James M. Morris • Patricia M. Kearns
Dimensions:	239 x 163 x 40mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	570
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8108-7229-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Naval forces & warfare Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General
LSN:	0-8108-7229-3
Barcode:	9780810872295

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