The Secret Service Of The Confederate States In Europe: Or How The Confederate Cruisers Were Equipped (1883) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164423409)

The Secret Service of the Confederate States in Europe: Or How The Confederate Cruisers Were Equipped is a historical non-fiction book written by James D. Bulloch and published in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the Confederate States' efforts to obtain warships and supplies from European countries during the American Civil War. Bulloch, who served as the chief foreign agent for the Confederate States during the war, describes the challenges and successes of his mission to procure ships and armaments from England and other European nations. He provides a firsthand account of his interactions with prominent figures in European politics and business, including shipbuilders and arms dealers.The book also focuses on the role of Confederate cruisers in disrupting Union shipping during the war. Bulloch provides detailed descriptions of the design and construction of these ships, as well as their tactics and successes in battle.Overall, The Secret Service of the Confederate States in Europe is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, naval warfare, or international relations in the 19th century.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: James D. Bulloch
ISBN-10: 1164423401
ISBN-13: 9781164423409
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 452
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d