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This collection of five of mahans essays, along with benjamin armstrongs informative introductions, illustrates why mahans work remains relevant to the 21st century. The book, which came at a time of great technological improvement in warships, won immediate recognition abroad. The influence of sea power upon history, 16601783 navy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the influence of sea power upon history, 1660 1783. Out of these lectures grew a book that would change the world.
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It details the role of sea power during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and discussed the various factors needed to support and achieve sea power, with emphasis on having the largest and most powerful fleet. The influence of sea power upon history 1660 1783 english. First published almost a century ago, this classic text on the history and tactics of naval warfare had a profound effect on the imperial policies of. The influence of sea power upon history kindle edition. Stavridis book sea power explains why oceans matter in global politics steve inskeep talks to retired admiral james stavridis, former supreme allied commander for nato, about his new book. Alfred thayer mahan was born on september 27, 1840 at west point, new york, where his father was a professor of civil and military engineering at the u. The influence of sea power upon history maximum influence the 12 universal laws of power 2. The influence of sea power upon history, 16601783 ebook. Several ships were named uss mahan, including the lead vessel of a class of destroyers. The influence of seapower upon history by alfred t.
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He wrote twenty books during his lifetime including the influence of sea power upon history, 16601783. Stavridis book sea power explains why oceans matter in. The author argues that despite great changes and scientific advances in weaponry, certain military principles remain constant. Alfred thayer mahan s at the time of original publication mahan was a captain the influence of sea power upon history was and perhaps remains, the single most influential book ever written by an american. When it was first published in 1890, prime ministers, kings, admirals, and chancellors eagerly studied its strategies, which england first employed to rule the seas. Mahan little, brown, 1918 12th edition read overview. Editions for the influence of sea power upon history, 1660 1783.
The influence of sea power upon history, 16601783 is an influential treatise on naval warfare written in 1890 by alfred thayer mahan. The influence of sea power upon history 1660 1783 english edition ebook. Tweet about the influence of sea power upon history, 16601783 pin the influence of sea power upon history, 16601783 email a friend about the influence of sea power upon history, 16601783. Focusing primarily on englands rise as a sea power in the 18th century, the book provides not only an overview of naval tactics, but a lucid exposition of geographical, economic, and social factors governing the maintenance of sea power. The influence of sea power upon history, 1660 1783 ebook written by alfred t.
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