The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783

Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914

About this book

"The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783" by A. T. Mahan is a history of naval warfare published in 1890. This groundbreaking work examines how control of the seas shaped European dominance during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Mahan identifies key factors for achieving sea power and argues that strong navies determine national greatness. The book sparked a global naval arms race and profoundly influenced military strategy worldwide, becoming the most important text in naval thought and contributing to America's rise as a great power.

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Author

Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914

Reading level

B2 · Upper-intermediate

Language

English