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The book explores the intense debates within the U.S. Congress regarding responses to radical Islamist piracy, particularly the extortion of non-Muslim merchant ships. It highlights Captain William Bainbridge's experiences, including his capture and imprisonment from 1803 to 1805, and his pivotal role in advocating for a stronger naval defense against threats. The narrative culminates in Bainbridge's heroic battle aboard Old Ironsides against HMS Java in 1812, illustrating the dire consequences of America's previous inaction and the urgent need for a robust military response.
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The American Spirit, Thomas Williams
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- Titul
- The American Spirit
- Podtitul
- The Story of Commodore William Phillip Bainbridge
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Thomas Williams
- Vydavateľ
- AuthorHouse
- Rok vydania
- 2010
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 408
- ISBN13
- 9781449095642
- Kategórie
- Beletria
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- The book explores the intense debates within the U.S. Congress regarding responses to radical Islamist piracy, particularly the extortion of non-Muslim merchant ships. It highlights Captain William Bainbridge's experiences, including his capture and imprisonment from 1803 to 1805, and his pivotal role in advocating for a stronger naval defense against threats. The narrative culminates in Bainbridge's heroic battle aboard Old Ironsides against HMS Java in 1812, illustrating the dire consequences of America's previous inaction and the urgent need for a robust military response.