Zacks, Richard
The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines and the Secret Mission of 1805
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781401308490
- author:
- Zacks, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hyperion
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Pirate Coast: A Secret Mission in 1805 In 1805, President Thomas Jefferson authorized a secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli and bring an end to the Barbary Pirates' reign of terror. Led by William Eaton, this unheralded American operation was marked by scarcity of supplies, limited funds, and a small team of men. Against all odds, Eaton and his European mercenaries successfully recruited allies in Alexandria and marched across the Libyan Desert. Their victory in Tripoli paved the way for the demise of the Barbary Pirates, with the capture of Derne being a key turning point. This gripping true story is now brought to life by Richard Zacks.
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