Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates - The Forgotten War That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade
When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, America faced a crisis. The new nation was deeply in debt and needed its economy to grow quickly, but its merchant ships were under attack. Pirates from North Africa’s Barbary coast routinely captured American sailors and held them as slaves, demanding ransom and tribute payments far beyond what the new country could afford.
This hardcover book is in very good condition with minor imperfections to the dustj jacket. Pages in very good condition.
ISBN 10: 1591848067 / ISBN 13: 9781591848066
Publisher: Sentinel
Publishing Date: 2015