Mahan : the life of maritime strategy's greatest revolutionary / David A. Smith.
| Author/creator | Smith, David A., 1966- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2026] |
| Description | xii, 294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Life of maritime strategy's greatest revolutionary |
| Contents | With the Sea at the Center -- The Making of a Naval Officer -- Lessons of the War -- The Pilgrim's Progress -- Ellen -- Exiles of the Pacific -- The Hour and the Man -- The Bully Pulpit -- The New Copernicus -- The Pen and the Sword -- Red Sky at Morning -- Fair Winds and Following Seas -- The Scepter of the World. |
| Abstract | "David Smith provides readers with the first biography of Alfred Thayer Mahan in decades. A key figure in naval history whose theories reshaped the understanding of sea power and its global impact, the ideas of Mahan are still relevant today in an age of renewed Great Power competition. Amid the Chilean occupation of Lima in the 1880s, Mahan's observations during his naval career sparked revolutionary insights into naval strategy, revealing a new perspective on history that emphasizes the crucial role of naval power in shaping national and global dynamics. These ideas transformed the way maritime powers viewed themselves and their strategies, providing a grand historical narrative that helped Americans understand their country's emerging status as a world power. The narrative connects Mahan's personal experiences with his writings, offering a detailed biography that highlights his role in modern naval thought and American imperialism. This biography provides a fresh perspective on Mahan's contributions, situating his ideas within the scientific and geopolitical currents of his era"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Smith, David A., 1966- Mahan First edition Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2026] 9798899190100 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Naval history. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2026000458 |
| ISBN | 9798899190087 hardcover alkaline paper |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | New Books | E182 .M242 S65 2026 | ✔ Available | Want This? |