The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840–1914) stands out as one of the most influential naval historians and strategists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. A United States Navy officer, Mahan served with distinction during the American Civil War. Following his active duty career, he pivoted towards academia, ultimately becoming the President of the Naval War College at Newport, where he shaped the education ...