The Last Century of Sea Power, Volume 1: From Port Arthur to Chanak, 1894?1922

Willmott, H. P.

ISBN 10: 0253352142 / ISBN 13: 9780253352149

Published by Indiana University Press, 2009

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Indiana University Press; Bloomington, 2009. Hardcover. Volume 1 Only. A Very Good, dark green cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, trace handling marks, couple of small faint smudge marks top text block edge, mild crimping to spine edges, previous owner embossed stamp bottom half title page, slightly bumped top board corners, in a Near Fine, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice and clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 543pp., chronology, notes, bibliography, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale (the glare in the photograph is from the Mylar). Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Last Century of Sea Power, Volume 1: From Port Arthur to Chanak, 1894?1922
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0253352142
• ISBN 13: 9780253352149
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 37 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military

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Synopsis

The transition to modern war at sea began during the period of the Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895) and the Spanish-American War (1898) and was propelled forward rapidly by the advent of the dreadnought and the nearly continuous state of war that culminated in World War I. By 1922, most of the elements that would define sea power in the 20th century were in place. Written by one of our foremost military historians, this volume acknowledges the complex nature of this transformation, focusing on imperialism, the growth of fleets, changes in shipbuilding and armament technology, and doctrines about the deployment and use of force at sea, among other factors. There is careful attention to the many battles fought at sea during this period and their impact on the future of sea power. The narrative is supplemented by a wide range of reference materials, including a detailed census of capital ships built during this period and a remarkable chronology of actions at sea during World War I.

About the Author

H. P. Willmott has written extensively on warfare in general and on World War II in particular. Among his books is The Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Last Fleet Action, a Society of Military History prize winner (IUP, 2005). He lives in Englefield Green, Egham, England.