{"product_id":"the-great-commodore-the-exploits-of-matthew-calbraith-perry-9781432591229","title":"The Great Commodore: The Exploits Of Matthew Calbraith Perry","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Edward M. Barrows\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Military\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"The Great Commodore: The Exploits Of Matthew Calbraith Perry\"\" is a book written by Edward M. Barrows that tells the story of the life and achievements of Matthew Calbraith Perry, a renowned American naval officer who played a crucial role in opening up Japan to the West in the mid-19th century. The book offers a comprehensive account of Perry's life, from his early years as a midshipman to his rise through the ranks of the US Navy and his eventual appointment as commander of the East India Squadron. The author also delves into the details of Perry's historic mission to Japan, which involved negotiating a treaty that would allow American ships to enter Japanese ports and establish diplomatic relations with the country. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research, Barrows paints a fascinating picture of Perry's personality, leadership style, and the challenges he faced during his career. Overall, \"\"The Great Commodore\"\" is a compelling biography of a remarkable figure in American naval history, and an insightful look into the political and cultural dynamics of the 19th century.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612786442391,"sku":"9781432591229","price":3597.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781432591229.webp?v=1775080370","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-great-commodore-the-exploits-of-matthew-calbraith-perry-9781432591229","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}