The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History - Couverture rigide

Starr, Chester G.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0195056663 ISBN 13 : 9780195056662

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 1988

Synopsis

In his 19th century work "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History", Alfred Thayer Mahan argued the paramount importance of naval superiority in peace and war. The study is still considered definitive today, but as Chester Starr points out in this 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, this study provides an important corrective to Mahan's thesis, both as applied to ancient history and to modern strategic thinking.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

The author's detailed and fascinating descriptions of major naval battles takes a new look at the significant role ships played in the course of history ... absorbing book.' Heather Readay, The Greek Gazette

'This little work by Professor Starr is certainly thought-povoking' Lucien Basch, The Mariner's Mirror

'Starr's rapid survey contains food for thought.' P.J. Rhodes, Greece & Rome, Vol XXXVII No 1 Apr '90

'The narrative is fast moving, lucid, and documented by references to the major studies.' Lionel Casson, New York University, American Historical Review

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is a survey of the various attempts to control the Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire. Starr demonstrates that control of the seas was not always a strategic necessity in the ancient world. His theory is an important corrective to the influential teachings of the strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195056663
• ISBN 13: 9780195056662
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 117
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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