This brilliant exposition established British naval historian Julian Corbett (1854–1922) as one of the great maritime strategists. Corbett placed naval warfare within the larger framework of human conflict; proposing that the key to maritime dominance lies in effective use of sea lines for communications and in denying that use to the enemy. His concept — which regarded naval strategy not as an end in itself but as a means to an end; with that end defined by national strategy — makes this a work of enduring value.Principles of Maritime Strategy emphasizes precise definitions of terminology and ideas as the antidote to loose and purposeless discussion and the direct path to the fundamental data on which all are agreed. As Corbett notes in the Introduction; "In this way we prepare the apparatus of practical discussion; we secure the means of arranging the factors in manageable shape; and of deducing from them with precision and rapidity a practical course of action. Without such apparatus no two men can even think on the same line; much less can they ever hope to detach the real point of difference that divides them and isolate it for quiet solution."Much quoted and referenced; this ever-relevant work is an indispensable resource for military professionals; historians; and students.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting exploration of the nature of Greek myths surrounding the major deities; a kind of anthropological history; faithfulBy J. FogelInteresting exploration of the nature of Greek myths surrounding the major deities; a kind of anthropological history; faithful to contemporary accounts of the early anthropologists.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. None Other than the BEST in Mythology!!By C. HughesThis was my 8th grade English class text in my favorite teacher's class (1959). I thought that I would never even remember the name of it let alone find it for sale somewhere!! I am so astounded and thrilled. This is the finest mythology text of ALL time. For Greek/Roman mythology lovers everywhere this is a MUST read. The 1893 edition (hardbound) has all of the original published "prints" in it and later reprints (Dover paperbacks) don't; so I've been told. I dearly love this book...memories evoked. I've managed to find two of the first editions!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Captain SpauldingJust as described; the way it should be.
