Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review of Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger by Instaread

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Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review Preview:Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli The Forgotten War That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger is an historical account of one of the earliest wars the United States fought as a newly independent nation, against the Barbary nations of North Africa. Though lesser known than other wars the US has fought over the years, it was an important conflict that set the stage for the US to earn a reputation as a respected nation that could demonstrate power on foreign lands as well as its homeland… PLEASE This is key takeaways and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Instaread of Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Overview of the book Important People Key Takeaways Analysis of Key Takeaways About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.

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Reviews

[Derek · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining book that tells a story that is both interesting and an important part of our national history.

The writing was engaging, but the parade of characters in so short a book was dissatisfying. Unnecessary connections to present-day conflicts in the Middle East detracted from the heroism described in the book.

A great topic, worth a read, but could have been so much more.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like to consider myself a student of history, but the authors really hit the nail on the head when they noted that the war between the US and Tripoli during the infancy days of the US has gone vastly ignored. Thomas Jefferson was certainly a man ahead of his time, and this book made me realize that even more. A quick read full of information one might not already have learned from our pitiful education system.

[Bruce Humbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

It gets an extra star because of the great detail new stuff I learned

[Bill Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting US history, with many unexpected twists and turns.

[Backoff51 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting tale.

[Natalie Jessop · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the attention this book brings to a nearly forgotten piece of history and the authors’ ability to write it in story form for readability.

[Lana Piedra]

Fun adventure and true, early history of our founding.

[Robert Bob · Rating 2 out of 5]

Written in same caliber as any Bill O'Reilly book. Sales & Marketing for Coffee Table - NOT written to be seriously read - rambling.

[Charles Fried · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was unfamiliar with these events, the first foreign war of the USA. Interestingly, it has many parallels to later wars and interventions. The book is well written and a quick easy read.

[William J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

"...To the Shores of Tripoli..." Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger have written an interesting and informative book about an event and era of American History mostly forgotten. The new nation of the United States of America had no Navy having earlier relied on the auspices of the British Navy to protect American Merchantmen sailing near Africa and in the Mediterranean from Arab Pirates. This book describes the birth of the American Frigate Navy and the growing reputation of the Unites States Marine Corps. Both successful and unsuccessful military actions against the Pirates of Morocco, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli are described as well as successful and unsuccessful diplomatic negotiations. The foreign policies of Presidents Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson and the working of the Congress are covered by the authors. The names of Edward Preble, Captain, U.S. Navy and Presley O'Bannon, Lieutenant, Unites States Marines come alive as well as Stephen Decatur, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy among others through the description of the actions against pirates. No less addressed are the diplomats of our fledgling nation, James Leander Cathcart, Consul to Tripoli, William Eaton, Consul General to Tunis, Joel Barlow, Consul to the Barbary States, Tobias Lear, Consul General to the Barbary States and assistance rendered by the Danish Consul General, Nicholas Nissen when Captain William Bainbridge and his ship and crew of the U.S. Frigate Philadelphia was captured in Triploi. For those who enjoy history and adventure this is a good read!

[Charles Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

The U.S. war against the Barbary pirates, which took place some two decades after the country’s independence, is a little known conflict that is only sketchily covered by traditional history courses. This war, however, set the tone for the way the U.S. deals with foreign conflict and with smaller nations that is still seen in some sense today in the way we deal with the crisis in the Middle East and other regions.
Instaread’s Key Takeaways, Review & Analysis of Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade and don Yaeger provides in in depth summary of a book that delves into documents about a war that most Americans have probably never heard of. While a significant portion of the book seems to stress the religions (Muslim vs Christian) nature of the conflict, it does, through quoting primary documents (letters, journals, etc.) help in understanding the government’s motivation for the war, and a look at the conflict that goes on inside government regarding such matters.
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[Jwgalvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating History lesson. Learned a lot about what actually happened including the losses we suffered before gaining victory.

[Christine Callahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great insight into the history of U.S. relations with Northern Africa and the Middle East. I like the perspective it offers on current events. The only thing I didn't like is that it felt biased towards encouraging war in that part of the world as the best solution to the conflict then and now, which I don't agree with. But other than our political differences, I really enjoyed reading this book. It reads well, and never gets boring. Highly recommended.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is non-fiction ever griping? Can't purist down suspenseful? Well, this book is. Amazingly researched and very well written account of our fledgling nations first major naval confrontations and the subsequent development of the US Navy. The story is just waiting to become a movie with enough daring acts and treachery for any script.

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A detailed, well written account of a prior to unexplored part of American history, the war with North African countries in the early 1800's. Written with great detail this is a fascinating story of military history, diplomacy, great heroism, suffering and betrayals. Thomas Jefferson's vision resulted in the infancy of our navy and a prelude to the victory over Britain in the war of 1812.

[Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fine book giving a history of an early 19th century war and the key figures in protecting American shipping on the seas from four North African Muslim nations, and gaining respect for the U.S. and building the lore of the U.S. Marines. Any person with an interest in early American history will find this book interesting.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed tremendously. A new view of Jefferson who had a better grasp of the motives behind the Barbary pirates and realized that the only way to keep American ships safe was force. Bribes and ransoms only led to more bribes and ransoms. Reality, not idealism, motivated him. Also enjoyed exploits of Presley O'Bannon, a long forgotten Virginia hero from the Piedmont

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the result of taking a series of historic war events and creating an exciting and entertaining read without a concentration of detail that tends to bog down a large number of historical reads.

[Rene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me a few hours to finish, a testament to how good it really is. Anyone wanting to know about the history of the secret Muslim war that was never told should read this. You'll really get an understanding of how savage these people have always been.

[Sherry Ledet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really interesting non fiction book that reads like a novel. If you like history you are going to like this story of America's first war fought on land and sea in the Mediterranean against the Ottoman Impire, mainly Tripoli.

[D.L. Morrese · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more of a war story than a historical analysis, but it's interesting enough. It actually reads like a fictional adventure but without much character building. Despite what the subtitle claims, there is little 'analysis', and that is quite superficial and seemingly biased.

[Jonathon Reeve · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read and a good description of the USA's first naval war with defeat and victory in equal measure. Many of the bad decisions seem to have echoes of today as does the treatment of non believers by the Muslim leaders.

[Elisheva · Rating 2 out of 5]

I learned a lot from this book. Mainly, that reading accounts of wars with dozens of characters is not for me. The writing style was enough to keep me reading to the end. Interesting to think of how strategies of wars have changed throughout time.

[Bill · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting that the nation's issues with Islam go back to the start of the country. But other than than that not much of interest unless you like detailed descriptions of naval battles. Using Thomas Jefferson's name in the title was misleading. Very little of the book referred to Jefferson.

[Bill Culbertson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was not terribly impressed by this book. It feels as if they are pushing an action read with thin research.

[Greynomad · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick review of that time period and especially of the individuals involved ......
Now skip forward 200 years and has anything changed......!

[Connie Eddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting part of history. Good read.

[Dianne Marcotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing part of history that I never heard in school.. Shows the world has not changed much in 200 years.. Same struggles today as then... Race issues, Immigration issues, wars....

[Phill Wilder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found this book to be fascinating history. For some reason it seem to trail off after a good start. I spent the money to buy this book and am glad to have read this.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of the worst books

I was looking for an interesting story. What I got was a boring poorly written waste of time. Don't bother