A Brief History Of An Existing Controversy On The Subject Of Assimilated Rank In The Navy Of The United States (1850)

A Brief History Of An Existing Controversy On The Subject Of Assimilated Rank In The Navy Of The United States (1850) is a historical book written by William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger. The book discusses the controversy surrounding assimilated rank in the United States Navy during the mid-19th century. Assimilated rank refers to the practice of granting officers of foreign navies equivalent rank in the US Navy based on their experience and qualifications. Ruschenberger provides a detailed analysis of the debate over assimilated rank, which was a contentious issue at the time. The book covers the historical background of assimilated rank, the arguments for and against it, and the various attempts to resolve the controversy. The author draws on his own experiences as a naval officer to provide insight into the practical implications of assimilated rank. He also includes accounts from other naval officers and officials who were involved in the controversy. Overall, A Brief History Of An Existing Controversy On The Subject Of Assimilated Rank In The Navy Of The United States (1850) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the US Navy and the challenges it faced during the mid-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.