Rise And Fall Of British Naval Mastery by Kennedy, Paul

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Penguin, 2017. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 405 pages. 8.00x5.25x1.00 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Paul Kennedy's classic naval history, now updated with a new introduction by the author This acclaimed book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day. Challenging the traditional view that the British are natural 'sons of the waves', he suggests instead that the country's fortunes as a significant maritime force have always been bound up with its economic growth. In doing so, he contributes significantly to the centuries-long debate between 'continental' and 'maritime' schools of strategy over Britain's policy in times of war. Setting British naval history within a framework of national, international, economic, political and strategic considerations, he offers a fresh approach to one of the central questions in British history. A new introduction extends his analysis into the twenty-first century and reflects on current American and Chinese ambitions for naval mastery. 'Excellent… Read More

Ashfield, 1983., 1983. 405p. Maps. Large Wraps. Fine Copy. Paperback. Fine.