The Lionkeeper of Algiers. How an American Captive Rose to Power in Barbary and Saved His Homeland from War, Hardback/***

This page-turning narrative follows the twists and turns of the life of hostage-turned-diplomat James Leander Cathcart upon the international stage of diplomacy, trade, and maritime statecraft at a time when America's place in the world was hanging in the balance. Publisher: Prometheus Books Illustration(s): Illustrations, unspecified; Black & White Illustrations Number of pages: 272 Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 161 x 238 x 27 Cover type: Hardback