First published almost a century ago, this classic text on the history and tactics of naval warfare had a profound effect on the imperial policies of all the major powers. Kaiser Wilhelm is said to have devoured this book, and it was avidly read by presidents including both Roosevelts, kings, prime ministers, admirals, and chancellors.brThis book was the work of noted U.S. naval officer and historian Alfred Mahan 1840-1914, who argued that despite great changes and scientific advances in naval weaponry, certain principle of naval strategy remain constant, and nations ignore them at their peril. Credited with stimulating the growth of modern navies in leading countries of the world, the text remains a basic authority on the strategy of naval warfare and is still used in the war colleges.brDemonstrating through historical examples that the rise and fall of seapower and of nations has always been linked with commercial and military command of the seas, Mahan describes successful naval str