United States Naval Academy: The First Hundred Years

By John Crane

Book Overview

""United States Naval Academy: The First Hundred Years"" by John Crane is a comprehensive history of the United States Naval Academy from its founding in 1845 to its centennial celebration in 1945. The book covers the academy's early years, including its establishment as a response to the growing need for naval officers, the challenges it faced during the Civil War, and its evolution into a modern institution in the early 20th century. The author provides a detailed account of the academy's curriculum, student life, and the various changes that occurred over the course of the academy's first hundred years. The book also explores the role of the academy in shaping the development of the U.S. Navy, as well as its impact on American society and culture. The book is well-researched and includes numerous primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and official documents, as well as photographs and illustrations. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the United States Naval Academy, the U.S. Navy, or American military history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161686762
• ISBN13: 9781161686760
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"