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This fresh look at America's first sea warrior avoids both the hero worship of past biographies and the inaccurate and denigrating views of more recent accounts. Writing from the perspective of a naval officer with more than thirty years of experience and a seaman with a lifetime of sailing know-how, Callo examines Jones' extraordinary accomplishments by going beyond a narrow naval context to establish him as a key player in the American Revolution. He also analyzes his relationships with such civilian leaders as Benjamin Franklin. How Jones handled those often difficult dealings contributed...

The 4th edition of this highly regarded title provides invaluable biographical details of the thousands of major figures involved in all aspects of international affairs.
The "Who's Who in International Affairs 2005 "is truly international in coverage, and lists over 6,000 entrants from a wide range of disciplines, including leading diplomats, politicians, government ministers, heads of state, academics, civil servants, judges, think tank analysts and scholars, and heads of international organizations, Meticulously researched, this title will be of great value to anyone involved with...

Covering the life and careers of over 600 key figures in naval history, from the 16th century to the present day, this A-Z guide features influential figures from the UK, US and around the world, from the great admirals such as Nelson, to minesweepers, designers and administrators.