boxer_dogs_dance's review
5.0
This older book by the master of naval fiction CS Forrester, tells the story of the first US naval campaign and the ships and captains who made it work. The new United States was having its commerce raided and its citizens captured by north African raiders. The government created a navy and went to war to put a stop to it. This isn't the most scholarly version available but it is satisfying to read.
kailey_luminouslibro's review
3.0
I was surprised by how much I liked this non-fiction account of the Marines and Navy during the Jefferson presidency. Every story was interesting and well-told, and I love history!
jamespatrickjoyce's review
4.0
A short, punchy book covering the American experience in the Barbary Wars. Well, almost entirely about the First Barbary War, with a few pages, at the very end, to wrap it up and cover the Second Barbary War (although Forester doesn't refer to them as wars).
I have no idea how historically accurate the book is and a quick check of the internet didn't make me any wiser, on that score, but it was a very easy read and left me feeling that I'd learned about some of the main figures (as their lives pertained to these events) and events.
Worth the read, especially if you are a fan of Forester or the relevant histories.
I have no idea how historically accurate the book is and a quick check of the internet didn't make me any wiser, on that score, but it was a very easy read and left me feeling that I'd learned about some of the main figures (as their lives pertained to these events) and events.
Worth the read, especially if you are a fan of Forester or the relevant histories.
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