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Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914 |
| Title |
Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812. Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812, Volume 1" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the relationship between naval power and military strategy, particularly within the context of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The author delves into the themes of impressment, trade conflicts, and the broader implications of naval supremacy, arguing for the critical role sea power played in shaping events during the conflict. The beginning of this volume sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the causes leading to the War of 1812, particularly focusing on the long-standing tensions stemming from British naval practices, such as the impressment of American sailors and interference with U.S. trade. Mahan emphasizes the need to understand these issues in relation to historical British policy, specifically the Navigation Acts and their impact on maritime commerce. By contextualizing these events from the colonial period through to the onset of war, Mahan aims to highlight how naval power consistently influences the course of international relations, setting the stage for the detailed discussions that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- War of 1812
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| Subject |
Sea-power
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations
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| Subject |
United States. Navy -- History -- War of 1812
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25911 |
| Release Date |
Jun 30, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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