This Book analyzing the impact of Barbary captivity on the early American republic. The first part examines how news of Algerian captivity reached the U.S., the captives' own efforts to publicize their plight, and the government's response. The second part explores how the issue of Algerian "slavery" influenced debates about slavery in America and national identity. The third part investigates the impact of the Barbary crises on American conceptions of national strength and masculinity, extending the analysis to the Tripolitan War. The author uses these events to explore the interplay of communication, public opinion, diplomacy, and the formation of American national identity and foreign policy.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Captives-Countrymen-Barbary-American-1785-1816/dp/0801891396?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=b9309a448b397b2753d87077a4570dbd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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