Sea Power

The second edition of Sea Power presents a complete history of the world's navies from antiquity to the present. From the opening chapter on galley warfare, through a section on Japanese naval history, to the rise and decline of the British navy and the rise and temporary decline of the American navy, readers will find a broad and colorful tapestry woven by respected naval historians. The book focuses on the influences of sea power upon history as well as on naval operations strategy, tactics, and logistics. It gives due consideration to changes in naval weapons and the administrative reforms brought about because of them.Sea Power is a lively history in which the personalities that shaped events stand out as sharply as the events themselves.