A. T. Mahan's work of naval history examines how sea power shaped the course of European and American affairs from 1660 to 1783. It discusses fleets, trade, and strategy, arguing that maritime strength often decided great conflicts. Listeners interested in history and strategy will find a careful, influential study.
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Transcriber's Note: Inconsistent hyphenation, and spelling in the original document have been preserved. Obvious typographical errors have been corrected. For a complete list, please see the end of this document. Click on the images to see a larger version. THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY 1660-1783 By
A. T. MAHAN, D.C.L., LL.D. Author of "The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793-1812," etc. deco TWELFTH EDITION BOSTON LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY Copyright, 1890, By Captain A. T. Mahan. Copyright, 1918, By Ellen Lyle Mahan. Printed in the United States of America
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