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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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9780817362409

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""A Double-Edged Sword is a testament to Professor Long's legacy, his deep knowledge, and his penetrating analysis."" --Jason Smith, author of To Master the Boundless Sea: The U.S. Navy, the Marine Environment, and the Cartography of Empire ""Long must be given credit for his willingness to take on what many historians would view as a difficult and unpleasant subject. Naval historians will welcome this book."" --William S. Dudley, author of Inside the US Navy of 1812-1815

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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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