The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire (eBook)

Alfred Thayer Mahan (Autor)

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2022
682 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738654-4 (EAN)

Infos

Alfred Thayer Mahan's seminal work, "The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire," intricately explores the pivotal role of naval power in shaping the political landscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Through rigorous historical analysis and persuasive argumentation, Mahan elucidates how maritime supremacy influenced the outcomes of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, setting the stage for modern warfare and international relations. His scholarly approach is marked by a blend of meticulous research and an engaging narrative style, making complex geopolitical concepts accessible to a wide audience. Born in 1840, Mahan was a naval officer and historian whose career granted him valuable insights into military strategy and maritime affairs. His experiences during the height of the age of sail allowed him to appreciate the significance of naval dominance, which he believed was crucial for national prosperity and security. This profound understanding motivated Mahan to investigate the historical precedents of sea power, ultimately leading to his influential theories that would affect naval strategy across the globe. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in military history, naval strategy, and the interplay between sea power and statecraft. Mahan's arguments remain vital to comprehending contemporary geopolitical dynamics, as they underscore the enduring importance of naval capabilities in achieving national objectives.

Autor

Alfred Thayer Mahan, born on September 27, 1840, in West Point, New York, and passing on December 1, 1914, stands renowned as a geostrategist and historian of preeminent caliber, whose theories on naval warfare and sea power fundamentally shaped naval strategy across the globe. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Mahan went on to serve with distinction in the United States Navy during the Civil War. His strategic acumen truly flourished post-war, after assuming the presidency at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he solidified his thoughts on maritime dominance and its impact on history and international relations. Mahan's seminal work, 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783' (1890), eloquently posits that national greatness and prosperity flowed from maritime supremacy. However, it is his equally compelling sequel, 'The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793-1812' (1892), that cemented his authority in military-literary circles and expanded his influence beyond the confines of naval consultation, impacting the creation of navies in nations yearning for global standing. Mahan's literary corpus, marked by incisive analysis and authoritative prose, illuminates his steadfast belief in the symbiosis between a robust navy, stable government, and flourishing commerce. His scholarship profoundly informed both contemporaries and successive generations, rendering his name synonymous with maritime strategy and naval doctrine.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 18th Century Warfare • 19th century military strategy • Alfred Thayer Mahan works • An Innocent Bystander • A Woman of No Importance • Barons of the Sea • empire building strategies • French Empire maritime • French Revolution • french revolution history • Geopolitical analysis • Geopolitical influence maritime • global power dynamics • Historical military research • Historical military theory • Into the Raging Sea • maritime dominance • maritime supremacy and empire • Maritime supremacy theory • military influence on Revolution • Military power dynamics • Nancy Wake • Napoleon Bonaparte • Napoleonic Empire tactics • napoleonic wars • national security • naval battles French Revolution • naval history enlightenment • Naval power significance • Naval strategy • Naval strategy analysis • naval tactics and revolution • naval warfare history • Notre-Dame • Say Nothing • sea power strategic studies • Strategic doctrine • The Man in the Red Coat • The Mistress of Paris • War and diplomacy