Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a United States Navy officer; geostrategist; and educator. His ideas on the importance of sea power influenced navies around the world; and helped prompt naval buildups before World War I. Despite his success in the Navy; his skills in actual command of a ship were not exemplary; and a number of vessels under his command were involved in collisions. On the other hand; the books he wrote ashore made him arguably the most influential naval historian. In 1885; he was appointed lecturer in naval history and tactics and the Naval War College. Before entering on his duties; Mahan was pointed to write his future studies and lectures on the influence of sea power. He organized his lectures into his most influential books; The Influence of Sea Power Upon History; 1660-1783 (1890). To a modern reader his emphasis on sea-borne commerce may seem commonplace; but the notion was much more radical in Mahan's time. His other works include: The Interest of America in Sea Power; Present and Future (1897) and Types of Naval Officers (1902).
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Each chapter has its own author; and its a ...By PrimeGuyEach chapter has its own author; and its a collection of articles that covers different periods and eras - and by that I do not mean years. An interesting read with varied perspectives and paradigms. The history of Armenians has evolved through empires and generations unlike most; so it's only natural that a book about our history be just as diverse. This is even more true given the political climate of many 'political' Armenians of the 20th and 21st centuries.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy NathanGreat read0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An educational Tome. Well written. Must be in ...By Diana PapazianAn educational Tome. Well written. Must be in the mood for historical perspective to appreciate this book. Which I did and am grateful for.
