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  • Series: Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor
  • Paperback: 656 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised ed. edition (November 1, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486255093
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486255095
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 starsAbysmally published
By John H. Schwab on February 7, 2008
Format: Paperback
Mahan's work is great for those studying the development of US sea power. However, NuVision has managed to take this great historical work and turn it into the worst published book I have ever seen.

It seems as though they printed out the book directly from the OCR with little or no proofing. They apparently had no interest in meeting a reader's most modest expectations. There are frequent obvious readability-compromising typos, for instance the date 1607 on page 117 should be 1667, and 'the' substituted for 'time' on the same page (this particular OCR typo occurs throughout the book). There is even an inexcusable typo in a chapter title - BATTLE OP MALAGA. The missing periods are particularly annoying. There are no chapter titles at the top of the pages making it difficult to see where chapters begin and end, there is a detailed table of contents (not shown in the Amazon preview) that is not formatted at all and virtually useless, and quoted passages are not even indented. All paragraphs are separated by a full blank line throughout the book with no variation, thus there are no breaks mid-chapter. It is amazing how tedious reading becomes due to this little defect. Even the title on the binding of the book does not have enough contrast so is difficult to read. There is no index.

There was no care given to making this book, no pride in the work. Nobody read through it to proof it. I have never seen anything like it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Navy Book, Good History book in general
By Michael Green on July 31, 2000
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Mahan uses some detail and technical language to demonstrate particular naval engagements from 1660-1783, but apart from being just a lecturer on naval warfare and an analyst on tactics, he demonstrates how the use of the general navies, or the strategy of using a strong navy to protect the fleet of an aggressive merchant marine, is the single most important root cause of advancing economic and therefore military prosperity in any nation. Using Great Britain as his main example, he also details the Dutch fleets to demonstrate their reason for becoming a European superpower in their own right. Later he identifies the presence of the French navy, apart from any material success in its engagements, as one of the determining reasons why America had a chance to win its independence. Finally, as he hints of the supreme commercial and military importance of the proposed (Panama) canal, against the declining state of the American navy and the paltry condition of its merchant fleet, he urges that America's prosperity if not survival depends on the powerful revival of its sea power.
An excellent read, a great general history book, and very lucid explanations, easy for the layman. If you enjoy history you'll enjoy this.
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4.0 out of 5 starsvon Clausewitz of the Sea
By Harold Y. Grooms on June 3, 2002
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In this book, U.S. Navy Captain Alfred T. Mahan presents what he considers the six key elements of sea power and shows the impact their application or misapplication has had on history. Citing numerous historical examples, he shows how nations have prospered or suffered through use or misuse of their naval assets. His book is rightfully considered essential reading for any historian of naval warfare. However, its impact does not stop there.
Mahan shows how nations thrived or declined during the 17th and 18th centuries through prudent or imprudent application of naval power. He contends France, Holland, Spain, et al. prospered until they allowed their naval power to dissipate. Meanwhile, Britain became mistress of the seas. British colonies provided raw materials for her industries, while her armed fleet insured uninterrupted commerce. He equates Britain's loss of her American colonies with inappropriate deployment of her fleet, contrasted with France's skilled strategic use of her own. This section will interest readers of American history schooled only on Washington's land campaign at Yorktown.
Mahan's book has had a tremendous impact on history. It unquestionably shaped the imperialistic policies of pre-World War I and pre-World War II Germany and Japan respectively. Students trying to ascertain why leaders of those nations acted as they did should read this work.
The elements of sea power are the same today as in 1900 when this book was first published. With a world economy as interdependent as today's, Mahan's principles are as valid as they were in the 1600's and 1700's, perhaps even more so. German war philosopher, Carl von Clausewitz's classic treatise, "On War," is considered a must read for every Army officer.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA classic of Naval thought, required reading to understand
By dcoolidge@sheehan.com on April 28, 1999
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Despite the other reviews of this book offered above, with which I must disagree, for the serious student of naval history and tactics, this is a classic, and required reading if for no other reason than to understand the influential thinking of the naval tacticians and strategists of the early 20th century. Mahan was to naval warfare as Von Clauswitz was to land warfare. While the reading is not easy for a late 20th century casual reader expecting thrilling tales of Hornblower, it is true grist for the mill of the serious student of naval history. I disagree that the work is outdated because it deals with pre-steam naval warfare. The fundamental concepts are as applicable as Sun Tzu to land warfare. Mahan is not the end of the analysis, but was a tremendously important influence.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood history of sail

Good history of sea power, if sometimes too long. But I don't see how it influenced Teddy Roosevelt's navy; it's mostly about tactics and strategies of sailing fleets.

Published 1 month ago by Bob Walcott
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

It was standard reading for attendees of the Naval War College. I just wanted my own copy of it

Published 1 month ago by Roger Watkins
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Not as interesting as a book about history but very interesting by its influence on history.

Published 5 months ago by Lennart
5.0 out of 5 starsFor the naval library...

Perhaps the most influential book on naval affairs to date, this copy is far better than most available. Read more

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Simply excellent

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Great Naval history, pertanat nto our times great read

Published 7 months ago by Don Farr
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An excellent bit of naval history

Published 8 months ago by Drew Maddeaux
3.0 out of 5 starsInteresting Time Capsule

This is a pretty interesting read which I initially learned of from reading The Next 100 years. It lays out the case for naval power as the determining factor of war and the... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Jeff Zielinski
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4.0 out of 5 starsMahan's Down

The language is a bit stilted, but the work itself is one of the most influential in the history of international competition.

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