The Life of Nelson 2 Volume Set: The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain
Alfred Thayer Mahan
(Author)
Description
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was an American naval officer, considered one of the most important naval strategists of the nineteenth century. In 1885 he was appointed Lecturer in Naval History and Tactics at the US Naval War College, and served as President of the institution between 1886 and 1889. In this highly influential biography, first published in two volumes in 1897, Mahan focuses on Nelson's professional life and provides a detailed historical and tactical analysis of his naval career based on Nelson's personal correspondence. Through this analysis of Nelson's career Mahan also explains and explores his concept of 'sea power', a strategic concept which was closely studied and subsequently adopted by early twentieth-century military powers. His book provides both a fascinating discussion of Nelson's achievements and an invaluable analysis of the most influential developments in naval strategy almost a century after Nelson's death.
Product Details
Price
$129.95
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publish Date
February 17, 2011
Pages
1020
Dimensions
5.6 X 8.5 X 2.4 inches | 2.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781108026062
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Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a career officer in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of admiral on the retired list. He was the author of twenty books and 137 articles, mostly dealing with naval history and strategy and international relations.