The Influence of Sea Power upon History

Alfred Thayer Mahan, born on September 27, 1840, was a preeminent American naval officer and historian, whose works profoundly influenced naval strategy. His seminal work, 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783', was published in 1890 and revolutionized naval warfare concepts with its thesis that dominance at sea was crucial for national power and prosperity. This book, praised for it...