21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern

21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era (21st Century Foundations)

Alfred Thayer Mahanâ€™s The Influence of Seapower upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often dismissed as irrelevant to todayâ€™s problems. This collection of five of Mahanâ€™s essays, along with Benjamin Armstrongâ€™s informative introductions, illustrates why Mahanâ€™s work remains relevant to the 21st century and how it can help develop our strategic thinking. People misunderstand Mahan, the editor argues, because they have read only what others say about him, not what Mahan wrote himself. Armstrongâ€™s analysis is derived directly from Mahanâ€™s own writings. From the challenges of bureaucratic organization and the pit falls of staff duty, to the development of global strategy and fleet composition, to illustrations of effective combat leadership, Armstrong demonstrates that Mahanâ€™s ideas continue to provide todayâ€™s readers with a solid foundation to address the challenges of a rapidly globalizing world.
Country USA
Brand US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781612512433
ReleaseDate 2013-08-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781612512433

21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era (21st Century Foundations)