Sea Power : A Naval History

The second edition of <i>Sea Power</i> presents a complete history of the worlds navies from antiquity to the present. From the opening chapter on galley warfare, through a section on Japanese naval history, to the rise and decline of the British navy and the rise and temporary decline of the American navy, readers will find a broad and colorful tapestry woven by respected naval historians. The book focuses on the influences of sea power upon history as well as on naval operations -- strategy, tactics, and logistics. It gives due consideration to changes in naval weapons and the administrative reforms brought about because of them. <i>Sea Power</i> is a lively history in which the personalities that shaped events stand out as sharply as the events themselves.