The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660-1783

The history of Sea Power is largely though by no means solely a narrative of contests between nations of mutual rivalries of violence frequently culminating in war. The profound influence of sea commerce upon the wealth and strength of countries was clearly seen long before the true principles which governed its growth and prosperity were detected. To secure to ones own people a disproportionate share of such benefits every effort was made to exclude others either by the peaceful legislative methods of monopoly or prohibitory regulations or when these failed by direct violence.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. The lessons drawn from this book are quoted even today in sea warfare.