21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era
| AUTHOR | Gough, Barry; Armstrong, Benjamin F. |
| PUBLISHER | Naval Institute Press (08/15/2023) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often overlooked when considering today's challenges. This collection of eight of Mahan's essays, along with Benjamin Armstrong's informative introductions and analysis, illustrates why Mahan's work remains relevant in the 21st century and how that work can help develop our strategic understanding. People misunderstand Mahan, Armstrong reveals, because they have only read what others have to say about him, rather than what Mahan actually wrote. From the challenges of bureaucracy and staff duty, the development of global strategy and fleet composition, and effective leadership included in the first edition, this second edition adds discussions of the United States' place in the world, the difficulties of naval readiness, and the organization needed for construction of an effective national and naval strategy. With these added essays from Mahan, and a new preface and conclusion analyzing his work from Armstrong, this book demonstrates that Mahan's ideas about the importance of sea power continue to provide today's readers with a necessary foundation to address the military and international challenges of the 21st century.
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ISBN-13:
9781682470893
ISBN-10:
168247089X
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
240
Carton Quantity:
40
Product Dimensions:
5.80 x 0.70 x 8.90 inches
Weight:
0.80 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Digital Original,
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Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Biography & Autobiography | Women
Biography & Autobiography | Military
Biography & Autobiography | Wars & Conflicts - Napoleonic Wars
Dewey Decimal:
359.4
Library of Congress Control Number:
2023000805
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Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often overlooked when considering today's challenges. This collection of eight of Mahan's essays, along with Benjamin Armstrong's informative introductions and analysis, illustrates why Mahan's work remains relevant in the 21st century and how that work can help develop our strategic understanding. People misunderstand Mahan, Armstrong reveals, because they have only read what others have to say about him, rather than what Mahan actually wrote. From the challenges of bureaucracy and staff duty, the development of global strategy and fleet composition, and effective leadership included in the first edition, this second edition adds discussions of the United States' place in the world, the difficulties of naval readiness, and the organization needed for construction of an effective national and naval strategy. With these added essays from Mahan, and a new preface and conclusion analyzing his work from Armstrong, this book demonstrates that Mahan's ideas about the importance of sea power continue to provide today's readers with a necessary foundation to address the military and international challenges of the 21st century.
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Editor:
Armstrong, Benjamin F.
LCDR Benjamin Armstrong, USN, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Norwich University and is a PhD candidate in War Studies with King's College, London. He has been awarded the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement and is the editor of the 21st Century Foundations series.
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