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The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future

By A. T. Mahan
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A collection of essays contends that American prosperity and security hinge on maritime strength, linking commercial expansion, naval preparedness, and overseas bases. The author surveys shifting public attitudes toward outward-looking trade, analyzes strategic points such as island stations, potential canal routes, and the Caribbean, and considers the prospects for closer Anglo-American understanding. Attention centers on fleet composition and readiness for modern naval war, the control of sea lines of communication, and the alignment of naval policy with national economic interests to meet impending global competition.

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A. T. Mahan

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a United States naval officer and historian, renowned for his influential writings on naval strategy and maritime power. His seminal work, "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783," argues that naval supremacy is crucial for national greatness and has shaped global politics. Mahan's theories on sea power significantly impacted naval strategy and military thought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to his historical analyses, he authored works such as "From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life" and "Lessons of the War with Spain and Other Articles," which reflect his extensive experience and insights into naval warfare.

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