The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future
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The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future (1897) is a work by Alfred Thayer Mahan, an American naval officer and historian. In this book, Mahan aimed to educate Americans about their maritime responsibilities. He argued that a nation's strength and historical supremacy are significantly influenced by its control of the seas. Mahan's theories emphasized that controlling sea lanes is crucial for both military success and economic prosperity, impacting the outcome of wars. His ideas, particularly those in The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783, greatly influenced naval build-ups in countries like Great Britain and Germany leading up to World War I.12
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