Commodore John Rodgers Paragon of the Early American Navy |
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| Author:
| Schroeder, John H. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-2963-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2006 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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Drawing on manuscript sources, including the voluminous Rodgers family papers, and the articles, essays, and monographs on American naval history, this book provides a candid appraisal of Rodgers' personal strengths and weaknesses, professional successes and failures. It offers a fresh perspective on the dramatic events of Rodgers' long career.
Drawing on manuscript sources, including the voluminous Rodgers family papers, and the articles, essays, and monographs on American naval history, this book provides a candid appraisal of Rodgers' personal strengths and weaknesses, professional successes and failures. It offers a fresh perspective on the dramatic events of Rodgers' long career.