In early modern Britain; there was an argument that war at sea; especially war in Spanish America; was an ideal means of warfare; offering the prospect of rich gains at relatively little cost whilst inflicting considerable damage on enemy financial resources. This book examines that argument; tracing its origin to the glorious memory of Elizabethan maritime war; discussing its supposed economic advantages; and investigating its influence on British politics and naval policy during the War of the Spanish Succession (1702-13) and after. The book reveals that the alleged economic advantages of war at sea were crucial in attracting the support of politicians of different political stances. It shows how supporters of war at sea; both in the government as well as in the opposition; tried to implement pro-maritime war policy by naval operations; colonial expeditions and by legislation; and how their attempts were often frustrated by diplomatic considerations; the incapacity of naval administration; and by conflicting interests between different groups connected to the West Indian colonies and Spanish American trade. It demonstrates how; after the War of the Spanish Succession; arguments for active colonial maritime war continued to be central to political conflict; notably in the opposition propaganda campaigns against the Walpole ministry; culminating in the War of Jenkins's Ear against Spain in 1739. The book also includes material on the South Sea Company; showing how the foundation of this company; later the subject of the notorious 'Bubble'; was a logical part of British strategy. Shinsuke Satsuma completed his doctorate in maritime history at the University of Exeter.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. FABULOUS LUFTWAFFE HISTORY!By P. A. PanozzoMichael O'Connor and MONTGOMERY have very good reviews on this volume from Osprey Aviation Elite. John Weal is a preeminent Luftwaffe historian and aircraft profiler. Any aviation enthusiast such as myself; would require this volume in their library. This is a thorough history of Jagdgeschwader 27 "Afrika" not just the amazing campaign in North Africa with the great ace Hans-Joachim Marseille. See. German Fighter Ace Hans-Joachim Marseille: The Life Story of the Star of Africa (Schiffer Military History). I highly recommend this volume as well as. Bf 109 Aces of North Africa and the Mediterranean (Aircraft of the Aces). Another volume by John Weal that I really enjoyed and highly recommend is. Jagdgeschwader 52: The Experten (Aviation Elite Units). which features the greatest ace of all time Erich Hartmann. Also of potential interest: the German ace Franz Stigler; featured prominently in Adam Makos book "A Higher Call" ;began his career with JG 27. A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Rommel's Fighter WingBy James D. CrabtreeThe Afrika Korps could not have been the success it was without air superiority; and JG 27 was the unit which provided the DAK with that umbrella. John Weal does an excellent job of narrating the combat record of this fascinating unit; which also saw service in Poland; France; the Balkans and Russia. The book includes photos; maps; and original artwork featuring unit insignia and aircraft makings. This book is a must-read for anyone who is a student of the Desert War.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another superb book from John Weal.By Alte AdlerI get every one of this Osprey series; and the only thing I don't really like is reviewing them each time I get one. They are all great and a necessity for anyone with an aviation library at home. My only suggestion for the author is to work longer hours and produce more books for us each year.
