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A Quest for Glory : A Biography of Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren - Robert J Schneller

A Quest for Glory

A Biography of Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren

By: Robert J Schneller

Paperback | 19 February 2020

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To win glory and power, to be renowned throughout posterity�such was the ambition that fueled Dahlgren's controversial rise to eminence during the Civil War era. This rich, balanced portrait examines in detail the admiral's quixotic, frustrating quest.
Industry Reviews
"A Quest for Glory was first published in hardcover almost a quarter-century ago. This dense biography of the 'father of American naval ordnance' made good reading back in 1996, and it holds up well today, not only because it explores the life of a fascinating military man but also because it tells a cautionary tale of becoming exactly the type of person we struggled against for much of our lives.... Well-written and chock full of scientific tidbits, A Quest for Glory certainly deserves the honor of being reprinted in paperback." --The Journal of America's Military Past "A Quest for Glory is a good read for anyone interested in the naval side of the Civil War." --StrategyPage

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