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The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History, Chester Starr, 1st US HBdj VG
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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “HB, dj, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, OXFORD, 1st US , mild dj wear”
- ISBN
- 9780195056662
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195056663
ISBN-13
9780195056662
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4425637
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History
Publication Year
1988
Subject
Ancient / General, Military / Naval, Linguistics / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
11 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
88-011753
Dewey Edition
19
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
909/.09822
Synopsis
In the 19th-century classic, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, Alfred Thayer Mahan argued the paramount importance of naval superiority in peace and war. This work is still considered definitive today, but as Chester Starr, eminent historian of antiquity, points out in this thought-provoking volume, Mahan's theories have led to serious distortions in the way historians interpret the role of naval power in antiquity. Ranging from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire, Starr reassesses the role of sea power, describing major naval battles in fascinating detail and examining technological developments as they help to illuminate the limitations of galleys in warfare. His innovative study provides an important corrective to Mahan's thesis, both as applied to ancient history and to modern strategic thinking., In the 19th-century classic, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, Alfred Thayer Mahan argued the paramount importance of naval superiority in peace and war. This work is still considered definitive today, but as Chester Starr, eminent historian of antiquity, points out in this thought-provoking volume, Mahan's theories have led to serious distortions in the way historians interpret the role of naval power in antiquity. Trade by sea was always important in providing raw materials as well as luxuries, but only rarely was it protected by an established navy. As Starr reveals, two nations that did protect their trade routes--Athens and Carthage--both fell after long duels with land-based forces, Sparta and Rome. And though Rome went on to create the most perfected and widely based naval structure in antiquity, when Rome fell it was due to invasions by land, not by sea. Starr describes major naval battles in fascinating detail, and he examines technological developments as they help to illuminate the limitations of galleys in warfare. Ranging from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire, this innovative study provides an important corrective to Mahan's thesis, both as applied to ancient history and to modern strategic thinking., In the 19th-century classic, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History , Alfred Thayer Mahan argued the paramount importance of naval superiority in peace and war. This work is still considered definitive today, but as Chester Starr, eminent historian of antiquity, points out in this thought-provoking volume, Mahan's theories have led to serious distortions in the way historians interpret the role of naval power in antiquity. Trade by sea was always important in providing raw materials as well as luxuries, but only rarely was it protected by an established navy. As Starr reveals, two nations that did protect their trade routes--Athens and Carthage--both fell after long duels with land-based forces, Sparta and Rome. And though Rome went on to create the most perfected and widely based naval structure in antiquity, when Rome fell it was due to invasions by land, not by sea. Starr describes major naval battles in fascinating detail, and he examines technological developments as they help to illuminate the limitations of galleys in warfare. Ranging from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire, this innovative study provides an important corrective to Mahan's thesis, both as applied to ancient history and to modern strategic thinking.
LC Classification Number
DE61.N3S73 1989
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- 9***1 (38)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAwesome seller! They were courteous with answering questions before purchase. They were also very polite and friendly. The book arrived safely, quickly, and even wrapped in a nice mylar cover. I currently have a collection of around 300 other similar era books, and this book will fit perfectly so it was very nice to see they took the care to make sure I got it as expected. Extremely happy with purchase and would buy from again without hesitation!!Reply from: artofwarnm- Feedback replied by seller artofwarnm.- Feedback replied by seller artofwarnm.Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate it. Jamie & Judy Articles of War, LtdDOCTORS UNDER HITLER, Michael Kater, 1st HBdj VG (#256242345916)
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