The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future (eBook)

A. T. Mahan (Autor)

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2022
270 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654712102-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future," A. T. Mahan articulates the paramount importance of naval strength in shaping national policy and securing global influence. Written in a compelling prose style reflective of late 19th-century American thought, Mahan's work employs historical analysis to illustrate the evolution of naval power and its direct correlation with national prosperity and security. This seminal text emerges during a period of imperial expansion and industrialization, engaging critically with contemporary geopolitical realities to argue for a robust maritime strategy that would revitalize American stature on the world stage. A. T. Mahan, a distinguished naval officer and historian, was profoundly influenced by the geopolitical dynamics following the Civil War. His extensive study of maritime history and its implications for national power uniquely positioned him to advocate for a doctrine that would resonate through subsequent decades, shaping both military strategy and foreign policy. His experiences at sea and within naval academia forged a perspective that recognized the ocean not merely as a barrier but as a vital avenue for trade and influence, informing his urgent call for investment in naval capabilities. This book is essential reading for those interested in military history, international relations, and the strategic underpinnings of American foreign policy. Mahan's insights remain invaluable in understanding the long-standing interplay between sea power and national interests, making this work not only a cornerstone of naval strategic literature but a critical lens through which contemporary global dynamics can be examined.

Autor

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a United States Navy officer, geostrategist, and educator, whose work on the importance of sea power dramatically influenced naval strategy across the world. He is best known for his seminal work 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783,' published in 1890. This book outlined Mahan's theory that national greatness was inextricably linked to the strength of a country's navy. In 'The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future,' Mahan continued this theme, emphatically articulating a vision where American prosperity and security were dependent on naval supremacy. Mahan's thoughtful analysis and advocacy for a strong United States Navy contributed to the great sea power building era of the pre-World War I period, influencing policymakers, including President Theodore Roosevelt. His theories are often regarded as part of the classical realism school of thought in international relations. Although some of his strategic concepts have been debated and partially superseded, Mahan's impact on naval warfare and the strategic importance of maritime power remains a subject of study in military academies around the globe. His ideas shaped not only the implementation of power politics in the twentieth century but also remain relevant to contemporary geopolitical debates.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century military • 19th-century naval doctrine • Alfred Thayer Mahan • American military strategy • American sea power essay • classic military theory • defenses • economic maritime power • geopolitical influence • Geopolitical significance • geopolitical strategy texts • Global dominance • global maritime tensions • global naval supremacy debate • Historical Analysis • historical naval battles • maritime history books • maritime policy classics • maritime power • Military history insights • national defense • Naval History • Naval science General • Naval strategy analysis • naval strategy literature • Navy • Political alliances • Sea-power • sea power influence • sea power theory • Strategic Planning • strategic sea dominance • United States • U.S. Navy legacy • warfare tactics