God & Sea Power: The Influence of Religion on Alfred Thayer Mahan

Suzanne Geissler

ISBN 10: 1612518435 / ISBN 13: 9781612518435

Published by Naval Institute, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: God & Sea Power: The Influence of Religion on Alfred Thayer Mahan
• Publisher: Naval Institute
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1612518435
• ISBN 13: 9781612518435
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Illustrated.
• Condition: Used-Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History & Exploration

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Synopsis

Gallons of ink have been used analyzing Adm. Alfred Thayer Mahan's thoughts, his naval theories, and his contribution to sea power. One vital aspect of his life, however, has been ignored or misunderstood by many scholars: his religious faith. Mahan was a professing Christian who took his faith with the utmost seriousness, and as a result, his worldview was inherently Christian. He wrote and spoke extensively on religious issues, a point frequently ignored by many historians. This is a fundamental mistake, for a deeper and more accurate understanding of Mahan as a person and as a naval theorist can be gained by a meaningful examination of his religious beliefs. God and Sea Power is the first work to examine in a detailed and contextual way how Mahan's faith influenced his views on war, politics, and foreign relations.

About the Author

Suzanne Geissler holds master’s degrees in history and theology from Rutgers University and Drew University, respectively. She received her PhD in history from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Geissler is professor of history at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey.