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In this book he argued for the paramount importance of. In the book, the influence of sea power upon history, mahan claimed that countries with sea power were the great nations of history. The influence of sea power upon history, 16601783 by mahan, a. On july 22, 1892, alfred thayer mahan returned to the naval college to serve until may 10, 1893. This edition includes major parts of two books by renowned naval historian alfred thayer mahan, along with an introduction by antony preston. The influence of sea power upon history, 1660 1783 by alfred thayer mahan this work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Mahan in his book the influence of sea power upon history, 16601783, published in 1890, was eagerly accepted by the united states, great britain, germany, and other modern industrial states in the decades before world war i. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. The influence of seapower upon history audiobook by.
The influence of sea power upon the french revolution and empire 17931812. Consider by scholars as the single most influential book in naval strategy, alfred thayer mahans the influence of sea power upon history. Fundamental principles of sea power, analysis of naval history, thoughts on policies and prospects for the future, much more. The influence of sea power upon history appeared in 1890 and the influence of sea power upon the french revolution and empire in 1892. Kaiser williams is said to have devoured this book, and it was.
He stressed the interdependence of the military and commercial control of the sea and asserted that the control of seaborne commerce can determine the outcome of wars. Lessons of the war with spain and other articles a. Several ships, including the uss mahan, were named in his honor. In alfred thayer mahan his college lectures as the influence of sea power upon history, 16601783. Alfred thayer mahan stands out as one of the foremost thinkers on naval. Mahans lecture notes become the basis for his book, the influence of sea power upon history, published in 1890. In 1890, mahan published one of the most important books of the age, the influence of. Published in 1890 and 1892, the book was an instant classic that proved highly. Pdf mahan on naval strategy download full pdf book. The influence of sea power upon history, 16601783 work. Influence of sea power upon history 16601783 abridged and influence of sea power upon the french revolution 17931812 excerpts capt. Mahan was a naval officer and historian whose writings were avidly studied in these. The influence of sea power upon the french revolution and empire 17931812 complete, p. Alfred thayer mahan biography facts, childhood, family.
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