The Congress Founds The Navy, 1787-1798 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258262136)

The Congress Founds The Navy, 1787-1798 is a historical book written by Robert W. Smelser and David A. Marshall. The book provides a detailed account of the founding of the United States Navy by the United States Congress during the period of 1787-1798. The authors delve into the political, economic, and social factors that led to the establishment of the Navy, including the challenges faced by the fledgling nation in protecting its maritime interests and defending itself against foreign powers.The book begins with an overview of the state of the American Navy at the time of the American Revolution and the challenges faced by the Continental Navy in the years that followed. It then goes on to describe the debates and discussions that took place in Congress regarding the need for a standing navy, the role of the navy in protecting American commerce, and the funding required to establish and maintain a naval force.The authors also explore the key figures involved in the establishment of the Navy, including Secretary of War Henry Knox, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, and President George Washington. They examine the contributions of naval architects and shipbuilders, as well as the challenges faced by naval officers and sailors in the early years of the Navy's existence.Overall, The Congress Founds The Navy, 1787-1798 provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the founding of the United States Navy and its role in shaping American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy, the American Revolution, or the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marshall Smelser
ISBN-10: 1258262134
ISBN-13: 9781258262136
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2012
Pages: 238
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d