Principles of Maritime Power - Paperback

by Bruce A. Elleman (Author), S. C. M. Paine (Foreword by)

This concise but exhaustive treatment of sea powers examines the strengths and weaknesses of maritime power, including chapters on mutiny, blockades, coalitions, expeditionary warfare, piracy, commerce raiding, and soft power operations. Throughout, Elleman analyzes the competition between land power and sea power strategies.

Author Biography

Bruce Elleman is William V. Pratt Professor of International History at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI.