James C. Bradford is a professor of history at Texas A&M and a respected specialist in American maritime, naval, and military history in the early national period of American history. He is the editor of many books on military history, including Quarterdeck and Bridge. He lives in College Station, TX.

Articles by James Bradford

JOHN PAUL JONES, BY GEORGE BAGBY MATTEWS, U.S. SENATE COLLECTION

An American Hero's Relevance

By James C. Bradford
April 2006
In a speech at the U.S. Naval Academy 100 years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt emphasized John Paul Jones' personal courage. Would a present-day Roosevelt do the same?

Books by James Bradford