The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire: 1793-1812 (eBook)

Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)

Alfred Thayer Mahan (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
682 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654771913-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire: 1793-1812," Alfred Thayer Mahan meticulously examines the pivotal role maritime strategy played in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Through a combination of rigorous historical analysis and eloquent prose, Mahan investigates how naval power influenced the French Revolution and subsequent Napoleonic wars, emphasizing the interplay between sea domination and national policy. His argument is underpinned by a comprehensive examination of naval battles, logistics, and colonial ambitions, marking a significant contribution to the literature on military strategy and international relations during a transformative period in European history. Alfred Thayer Mahan, a U.S. naval officer and historian, is renowned for his theories concerning the importance of sea power in global politics. His career, which spanned influential roles in naval education and strategy, fueled his understanding of maritime dynamics as integral to national strength. Mahan's scholarship was shaped by his experiences in the late 19th century, a time when the world began to recognize the strategic value of naval supremacy in imperialistic endeavors. This scholarly work is an essential read for anyone interested in military history, naval strategy, or the dynamics of revolution and empire. Mahan's insights will leave readers contemplating the enduring significance of sea power in shaping world events and the ongoing relevance of maritime strategy in contemporary geopolitics.

Autor

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840–1914) was a preeminent American naval historian and strategist whose work has had a profound influence on naval theory across the world. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, he went on to serve as a Union naval officer during the American Civil War. His experiences at sea and prodigious intellectual pursuits culminated in his becoming a lecturer and then president of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Mahan's literary contributions were vast, but it is his seminal work, 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783,' that firmly established his reputation as a notable historian and strategic thinker. The ability to contextualize naval warfare within the broader strokes of international relations and national power distinguished Mahan among his peers. In his follow-up, 'The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire: 1793-1812,' Mahan further explored the critical role of naval power in global politics and warfare, providing a detailed account of naval operations and their implications for the success of the French Revolution and the fate of Napoleon's Empire. His emphasis on the importance of sea control and the development of a dominant naval force influenced naval policies worldwide, marking an inflection point in maritime strategy that persists to this day.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 19th century military • 19th century sea power • Alfred Thayer Mahan • An Innocent Bystander • A Woman of No Importance • Barons of the Sea • empire building oceans • european wars • French Revolution • French revolutionary wars • french revolution military • Geopolitical influences • Historical military theory • Historical Scholarship • Into the Raging Sea • mahan maritime influence • maritime dominance • maritime history classics • maritime strategy analysis • military doctrine • military history studies • Military tactics • military theory books • Nancy Wake • Napoleon Bonaparte • napoleonic wars navy • Napoleonic war strategies • Naval History • Naval power dynamics • Naval strategy • naval strategy history • naval warfare tactics • Notre-Dame • Political maritime influence • Say Nothing • sea power doctrine • Strategic analysis • Strategic sea control • The Man in the Red Coat • The Mistress of Paris