The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History

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1989
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This book is a survey of the various attempts to control the Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire. Starr demonstrates that control of the seas was not always a strategic necessity in the ancient world. His theory is an important corrective to the influential teachings of the strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan.

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This book is a survey of the various attempts to control the Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire. Starr demonstrates that control of the seas was not always a strategic necessity in the ancient world. His theory is an important corrective to the influential teachings of the strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan.

$119.22

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 122
Edition: Revised ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 09 Feb 1989
ISBN 10: 0195056671
ISBN 13: 9780195056679

Media Reviews

The author's detailed and fascinating descriptions of major naval battles takes a new look at the significant role ships played in the course of history ... absorbing book.' Heather Readay, The Greek Gazette 'This little work by Professor Starr is certainly thought-povoking' Lucien Basch, The Mariner's Mirror 'Starr's rapid survey contains food for thought.' P.J. Rhodes, Greece & Rome, Vol XXXVII No 1 Apr '90 'The narrative is fast moving, lucid, and documented by references to the major studies.' Lionel Casson, New York University, American Historical Review