Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century

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by Geoffrey Till, Till Geoffrey

The sea has always been central to human development as a source of resources, and as a means of transportation, information-exchange and strategic dominion. It has been the basis for our prosperity and security. This is even more the case, now, in the early 21st century, with the emergence of an increasingly globalized world trading system. Navies have always provided a way of policing, and sometimes exploiting, the system. In contemporary conditions, navies – and other forms of maritime power – are having to adapt, in order to exert the maximum power ashore in the company of others and to expand the range of their interests, activities and responsibilities. Their traditional tasks still apply but new ones are developing fast.

This updated and expanded new edition of Geoffrey Till's acclaimed book is an essential guide for students of naval history and maritime strategy, and anyone interested in the changing and crucial role of seapower in the 21st century.

Genres: Military Fiction, History, Military History, Naval History, War, Nonfiction

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Geoffrey Till is a British naval historian and Professor of Maritime Studies in the Defence Studies Department of King’s College London.

Reviews

[Preston · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent summary of the many reasons and uses for a Navy.

[Allie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good analysis of naval seapower.

[Jon Klug · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am glad I read this book again cover to cover. I found Chapters 3 - 8 useful (who said what and why it matters, the constituents of seapower, navies and technology, command of the sea and sea control, securing command of the sea, and exploiting command of the sea). Chapters 3 and 4 were especially useful to me. Overall, this book is useful for those interested in strategy, military and naval history, and the future of the sea.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intresting read, if a little heavy going at times.