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This book offers a detailed look at the naval arms race that gripped the world at the turn of the 20th century. The author meticulously examines the shipbuilding programs and naval budgets of the major powers - England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Holland and Sweden. The text delves into the specific ships and technologies that defined the era, including battleships, armored cruisers, torpedo boats, and new technologies like wireless telegraphy. The book explores the anxieties and ambitions driving naval expansion, highlighting the growing importance of sea power in a globalizing world. The author's detailed analysis of the competing interests, ambitions and strategies of these powers provides a fascinating window into the complex geopolitical landscape of the time, revealing the underlying tensions and anxieties that would ultimately lead to the First World War.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed look at the naval arms race that gripped the world at the turn of the 20th century. The author meticulously examines the shipbuilding programs and naval budgets of the major powers - England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Holland and Sweden. The text delves into the specific ships and technologies that defined the era, including battleships, armored cruisers, torpedo boats, and new technologies like wireless telegraphy. The book explores the anxieties and ambitions driving naval expansion, highlighting the growing importance of sea power in a globalizing world. The author's detailed analysis of the competing interests, ambitions and strategies of these powers provides a fascinating window into the complex geopolitical landscape of the time, revealing the underlying tensions and anxieties that would ultimately lead to the First World War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282625894_0
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