Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates: The Forgotten War by Brian Kilmeade (Hardcover)

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates is a thrilling tale of bravery, intrigue, and battle on the high seas.

This little-known story of how a newly independent nation was challenged by four Muslim powers and how President Thomas Jefferson decided to stand up to intimidation will keep you turning pages from start to finish.

With vivid descriptions of Lieutenant Andrew Sterett's ferocious cannon battle, Lieutenant Stephen Decatur's daring night raid, and General William Eaton's unprecedented five-hundred-mile land march, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking an understanding of the roots of U.S.

foreign policy.

Don't miss out on this exciting and historic account of an overlooked portion of American military history!