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This is just one of many engaging contributions in this ground-breaking, wide-ranging history of the American merchant marine. The book says much about the important part played by maritime commerce in American foreign policy, and about the origins of today's economic 'globalization. -Roger Sarty, Professor of History, Wilfrid Laurier University This book is essential reading for anyone interested in maritime history, the evolution of U.S. influence, or flags of convenience and international law. -Elizabeth R. DeSombre, Camilla Chandler Frost Professor of Environmental Studies, Wellesley College

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Rodney Carlisle earned an AB in history at Harvard College and a PhD inhistory at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. He taught history at RutgersUniversity from 1966-2000. He is the author or co-author of more than thirtybooks on history.

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