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Blue Water Patriots: The American Revolution Afloat
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- Objectstaat
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- ISBN
- 9780275989071
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Blue Water Patriots : the American Revolution Afloat
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 9.2in
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Item Width
- 6.1in
- Item Weight
- 21.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 312 Pages
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In 1775, it seemed inconceivable that the American colonists could overcome the overwhelming military superiority of Great Britain. Yet the belligerent colonists were certain they could defeat the British army they so despised. On the other hand, their one great fear was that they would not be able to overcome the presence of the Royal Navy. Somehow though, the colonists were able to resist the British at sea, attract capable allies, and successfully conclude their quest for independence. The primary focus of this work is the period prior to 1779 before the French had come to the aid of the fledgling American nation--when the Blue Water Patriots confronted the Royal Navy alone, relying on little more than ingenuity and courage. In 1775, it was inconceivable that the American colonists could have overcome the overwhelming military superiority of Great Britain. Yet the belligerent colonists seemed certain that they could defeat the British army they so despised. On the other hand, the one great fear shared by all colonists was that they would not be able to overcome the presence of the Royal Navy. Yet, somehow, the colonists were able to resist the British at sea, attract capable allies to aid them, and successfully conclude their quest for independence. The American Revolution can safely be viewed as part of a prolonged worldwide naval conflict between France and Britain beginning with the Glorious Revolution in 1688 and ending with the British victory at Trafalgar in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. This was a period in which the armed merchantmen of the age of trade were replaced by genuine warships whose task was to control the sea lanes. The American Revolution was a watershed in this regard with improved warship designs, new technologies, improved gunpowder and communications, and innovative tactics. Although French participation in the war for independence was crucial, the primary focus of this work is the period before 1779, when the colonists confronted the Royal Navy alone with only their ingenuity and courage to defend them. Every school child knows that the American Revolution began on Lexington Green in April, 1775, but how many are aware that in 1764 a Royal Navy cutter, St. John, engaged in the suppression of smuggling, was fired upon by Rhode Islanders; that in 1769, the revenue sloop Liberty was seized and burned by the people of Newport; or that in 1772, the navy cutter Gaspee was burned in the night by armed patriots attacking from small boats. These Blue Water Patriots fought the first battles on the road to American independence. This is their story.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0275989070
ISBN-13
9780275989071
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63730161
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Blue Water Patriots : the American Revolution Afloat
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
21.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
E271
Reviews
"Volo's focus is on the period between 1775 and 1779 when most of the combat was between Britain and her rebellious colonies and conducted in the North Atlantic. The strength of his volume is the highly readable style." - The Northern Mariner, 'It is the rare book that aims at giving a comprehensive view of any historical event and actually delivers what it promises, but Volo's Blue Water Patriots does just that. In this single volume, readers will find every element that they could ever want of the Revolutionary War at sea. The author summarizes the problems of creating a national navy, discusses the men who served on the ships, and describes the outcomes of their battles. Like most general histories, this book covers the famous ships and captains that most readers are familiar with, such as John Paul Jones, but includes other elements not found in general histories of the Revolutionary War. Volo covers the various state navies, privateers, and coastal raiders that make the war's naval history so interesting. There are also discussions of technical developments, weaponry, and recruiting. The author does an especially good job of tying the causes of the war to the naval and maritime development of the Colonies, thus demonstrating that naval elements of the war were central to the conflict, not just a peripheral concern. Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.'-Choice, "The author describes the naval aspects of the American Revolution, concentrating on the period prior to 1779, when the French entered the war. In addition to describing the most significant engagements between Britain's Royal Navy and opposing colonial forces, the author also offers chapters that provide detail on the characteristics of naval officers, naval administration, types of warships, and armaments." - Reference and Research Book News, "The author describes the naval aspects of the American Revolution, concentrating on the period prior to 1779, when the French entered the war. In addition to describing the most significant engagements between Britain's Royal Navy and opposing colonial forces, the author also offers chapters that provide detail on the characteristics of naval officers, naval administration, types of warships, and armaments." - Reference & Research Book News, "It is the rare book that aims at giving a comprehensive view of any historical event and actually delivers what it promises, but Volo's Blue Water Patriots does just that. In this single volume, readers will find every element that they could ever want of the Revolutionary War at sea. The author summarizes the problems of creating a national navy, discusses the men who served on the ships, and describes the outcomes of their battles. Like most general histories, this book covers the famous ships and captains that most readers are familiar with, such as John Paul Jones, but includes other elements not found in general histories of the Revolutionary War. Volo covers the various state navies, privateers, and coastal raiders that make the war's naval history so interesting. There are also discussions of technical developments, weaponry, and recruiting. The author does an especially good job of tying the causes of the war to the naval and maritime development of the Colonies, thus demonstrating that naval elements of the war were central to the conflict, not just a peripheral concern. Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." - Choice, "It is the rare book that aims at giving a comprehensive view of any historical event and actually delivers what it promises, but Volo's Blue Water Patriots does just that. In this single volume, readers will find every element that they could ever want of the Revolutionary War at sea. The author summarizes the problems of creating a national navy, discusses the men who served on the ships, and describes the outcomes of their battles. Like most general histories, this book covers the famous ships and captains that most readers are familiar with, such as John Paul Jones, but includes other elements not found in general histories of the Revolutionary War. Volo covers the various state navies, privateers, and coastal raiders that make the war's naval history so interesting. There are also discussions of technical developments, weaponry, and recruiting. The author does an especially good job of tying the causes of the war to the naval and maritime development of the Colonies, thus demonstrating that naval elements of the war were central to the conflict, not just a peripheral concern. Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." -- Choice "Volo's focus is on the period between 1775 and 1779 when most of the combat was between Britain and her rebellious colonies and conducted in the North Atlantic. The strength of his volume is the highly readable style." -- The Northern Mariner "The author describes the naval aspects of the American Revolution, concentrating on the period prior to 1779, when the French entered the war. In addition to describing the most significant engagements between Britain's Royal Navy and opposing colonial forces, the author also offers chapters that provide detail on the characteristics of naval officers, naval administration, types of warships, and armaments." -- Reference & Research Book News
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Military / General, Military / United States, Europe / Great Britain / General
Lccn
2006-026031
Dewey Decimal
973.3/5
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
History
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