This profusely illustrated volume describes one of the most amazing fleets in history—the hastily improvised Navy of the South. At the beginning of the Civil War; the Confederate navy was a modest collection of nearly anything that would float—mostly small; unmilitary vessels and a few captured Union ships; there was not one real warship in the fleet. The North had men-of-war and a large fleet of merchant ships that could be armed quickly. As a result; the North was soon able to blockade the southern coast and capture port after port. But the South fought back ingeniously; sending agents to England and France to have the finest warships built; innovating such modern weapons as the torpedo; the submarine; and the armored warship—all of which changed the nature of naval warfare. The Confederate Navy deals with the early ironclads; with the Trent case; which nearly brought England into the war; with the fighting on the Mississippi and James rivers; and with the flamboyant blockade-runners who could make 80;000 in profits on a single voyage. It tells about the great ships—the Alabama; the Florida ; and the Shenandoah; and the great seamen—Semmes; Maffit; and Bulloch; among others. Crammed with facts; anecdotes; and exciting incidents; The Confederate Navy clarifies the complicated—and often heroic—naval operations of the Civil War.
#355061 in Books Brian Fishman 2016-11-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.00 x 6.12l; .0 #File Name: 0300221495376 pagesThe Master Plan ISIS Al Qaeda and the Jihadi Strategy for Final Victory
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. ... most outstanding reads on terrorism I've read in a good long whileBy Travis B. JohnsonOne of the most outstanding reads on terrorism I've read in a good long while. It was suggested to me by Dr. Bruce Hoffman; the head of the Georgetown Security Studies Master's Program and considered the world wide dean of terrorism scholarship.An insightful and easily readable analysis that looks not only at the "master plan" laid out by AQ; but how thanks to "Zarqawism" as he calls it; modern jihad had become a populist movement; which helps to explain its appeal as well as the idea that warriors fighting in the name of Islam (or rather their interpretation of it) know what is best as far as the faith.Truly; if you are looking to better understand modern day Jihadism as we know it now; read this book.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The definitive book on ISIS.By CustomerIf there is ever a more definitive book on ISIS; it's history; ideology; leadership; goals; and challenges; it will have to be written by the group itself. This book is so well researched and credible that at once it becomes a classic of both historical and foreign policy writing. But then what else would you expect from an analyst whose writings were found in Osama bin Laden's bookshelf? This is a great read and will make you smarter.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Awesome piece. Certainly provides a perspective on what is ...By J WoodAwesome piece. Certainly provides a perspective on what is happening in the Middle East that is critical considering the times we live in. Balances great narrative with fantastic research.
