Alfred Thayer Mahan Knihy

Focusing on the strategic impact of naval power, this volume examines how sea power influenced the course of the French Revolution and the subsequent rise of the French Empire from 1793 to 1812. Mahan analyzes key naval battles, maritime strategies, and their ramifications on European politics and military outcomes. The work highlights the crucial role of naval supremacy in shaping national policies and the balance of power during a transformative era in history.

Focusing on the critical role of naval power in shaping global history, this influential work analyzes the rise of British naval supremacy from 1660 to 1783. Mahan, while serving as President of the US Naval War College, details various European and American conflicts, illustrating how sea power dictated outcomes and influenced imperial dominance. His insights not only impacted naval strategies of his time but also laid the groundwork for the naval arms race leading into World War I. This edition is printed on high-quality acid-free paper.

A.T. Mahans epokegørende værk "The Influence of Sea Power upon History 1660-1783" (haves) blev oprindelig udgivet i 1890 i USA. Forfatterens formål med bogen var at undersøge hvorledes europæiske og amerikanske søstridkræfter har haft indflydelse på udviklingen af de enkelte sømagter - Denne forkortede, men rigt ill. udgave medtager dele af Mahans "The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution 1793-1812" og går til 1805.