A Double-Edged Sword: The Biography of Commodore Jesse Duncan Elliott, 1782–1845 (Maritime Currents: History and Archaeology) - Softcover
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An important reassessment of Commodore Jesse Duncan Elliott, highlighting his controversial actions as well as his significant contributions to the development of the American Navy, making it a compelling read for history buffs interested in naval history and diplomacy.
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David F. Long joined the history department at the University of New Hampshire in 1948 where he taught for forty-five years, specializing in naval history and foreign relations. He authored or edited many books, among them Nothing Too Daring: A Biography of Commodore David Porter, 1780-1843. Long passed away in 2001.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An overdue reassessment of one of the US Navy's most decoratedand divisiveearly commanders, whose legacy remains teetering between heroism and scandalous.A Double-Edged Sword: The Biography of Commodore Jesse Duncan Elliott, 17821845 is a comprehensive and long-overdue portrait of one of the most polarizing figures in early US naval history. Written over the course of a decade and completed shortly before the author's death, this meticulously researched biography revisits the career of a man once hailed for his military exploitsand later condemned for a myriad of personal controversiesincluding his perceived missteps while in command.David F. Long traces Elliott's rise from promising young officer to commodore, chronicling his leadership during key moments such as the capture of the brig Caledonia, the defense of Fort Erie, and his centralbut contestedrole in the Battle of Lake Erie. Despite notable contributions to the Navy's early successes, including his diplomatic work and restoration of the USS Constitution, Elliott's legacy was clouded by scandal: accusations of cowardice, a notorious duel, a contentious command style, and a drawn-out court-martial that ended his career in disgrace.Serving as both biography and reflective historical analysis, Long paints a vivid picture of the early US Navyits rivalries, growing pains, and evolving institutional identity. His balanced account of Elliott's life, neither excusing his faults nor downplaying his achievements, places the commodore's story in direct conversation with the challenges and ambitions of a rapidly expanding American maritime power. This is a must read for scholars of naval and military history, early American politics, or anyone interested in the brazen albeit controversial legacy of a forgotten national hero. An overdue reassessment of one of the US Navy's most decorated--and divisive--early commanders, whose legacy remains teetering between heroism and scandalous. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780817362409
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