John Paul Jones: America's First Sea Warrior.John Paul The name John Paul might refer to: Full name
Joseph Callo Naval Institute Press 291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 1591141028 $29.95 1-800-233-8764 www.navalinstitute.org Rear Admiral Joseph F. Callo, USNR USNR abbr. United States Naval Reserve (Ret.) presents John Paul Jones: America's First Sea Warrior, a biography that eschews both the blind idolization i·dol·ize tr.v. i·dol·ized, i·dol·iz·ing, i·dol·iz·es 1. To regard with blind admiration or devotion. See Synonyms at revere1. 2. To worship as an idol. of past accounts and the inaccurately deconstructionist present accounts of Jones' amazing life. Scrutinizing both the well-known aspects of Jones' life, such as his stunning military victories and his tireless advocacy of naval power, and lesser-known aspects such as his relationship with civilian leaders like Benjamin Franklin, which in turn set precedents for a fledgling nation's concept of civilian control of the military The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . A glossary and an index round out this even-handed and meticulously accurate examination of Jones' life and legacy. |
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