Quarterdeck and Bridge - Two Centuries of American Naval Leaders

This superb collection of biographical essays tells the story of the U.S. Navy through the lives of the officers who forged its traditions. The essayists are leading naval historians who assess the careers of these men and their impact on the naval service, from the Continental Navy of the American Revolution to the nuclear Navy of the Cold War.

Info autore

James C. Bradford is a professor of history at Texas A&M and a respected specialist in American maritime, naval, and military history in the early national period of American history. He is the editor of many books on military history, including Quarterdeck and Bridge. He lives in College Station, TX.

Riassunto

This superb collection of biographical essays tells the story of the US Navy through the lives of the officers who forged its traditions. The essayists are leading naval historians who assess the careers of these men and their impact on the naval service, from the Continental Navy of the American Revolution to the nuclear Navy of the Cold War.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: James C. Bradford (Editore), Judith Bradford (Editore)
• Editore: Naval Institute Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.01.2013
• EAN: 9781557500960
• ISBN: 978-1-55750-096-0
• Pagine: 482
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 28 mm
• Peso: 776 g
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione