Alfred Thayer Mahan
Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States Navy officer, geostrategist, and historian, who has been called 'the most important American strategist of the nineteenth century.' His concept of 'sea power' was based on the idea that countries with greater naval power will have greater worldwide impact; it was most famously presented in his 1890 book 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783.'
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1. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783
This book is a comprehensive examination of the importance of naval warfare in the period between 1660 and 1783. The author argues that sea power was a crucial factor in determining the outcomes of historical events during this period, including the rise and fall of empires and the outcomes of wars. The book provides detailed analyses of major naval battles, strategies, and technologies, as well as the economic and political factors that influenced the development of naval power. It is considered a seminal work in the field of naval history and strategy.
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