# Jefferson’s War

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- Authors: [Joseph Wheelan](https://www.bookquiver.com/joseph-wheelan)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2004-09-21

## Description

Author Joseph Wheelan has marvellously captured the story of America's war against the Barbary pirates, our first war against terror and the nations that support it. The Barbary pirates, a Muslim enemy from Tripoli, attacked European and American merchant shipping with impunity. Jefferson ordered the U. S. Navy to Tripoli in 1801 to repel " force with force." The Barbary War was also a proving ground for such young officers as William Bainbridge, Stephen Decatur, Isaac Hull, and David Porter -key players in the impending War of 1812 against Great Britain.

## Editions

### Jefferson’s War

- Publisher: publicaffairs
- ISBN: 978-07-8671-404-9
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2004-09-21
- Language: en_GB