Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy by Ian W. Toll

Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy

Ian W. Toll

652 pages digital 2006

7 editions

nonfiction history informative medium-paced
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Before the ink was dry on the U.S. Constitution, the establishment of a permanent military became the most divisive issue facing the new government. The founders—particularly Jefferson, Madison, and Adams—debated fiercely. Would a standing army b...

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