Types of Naval Officers, Drawn from the History of the British Navy by A. T. Mahan

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Author Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914
Title Types of Naval Officers, Drawn from the History of the British Navy
Note Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Introductory; conditions of naval warfare at the beginning of the eighteenth century -- Progress of naval warfare during the eighteenth century; Hawke, the spirit; Rodney, the form -- Howe, the general officer, as tactician -- Jervis, the general officer, as disciplinarian and strategist -- Saumarez, the fleet officer and division commander -- Pellew, the frigate captain and partisan officer.
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Summary "Types of Naval Officers, Drawn from the History of the British Navy" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the lives and careers of notable naval officers from the British Navy during the significant periods of naval warfare, particularly in the 18th century. Mahan delves into the professional characteristics and individual contributions of these officers, illustrating their roles within the broader context of maritime history and warfare. At the start of this work, Mahan sets the stage by contextualizing the naval warfare landscape at the beginning of the 18th century. He introduces the significance of various naval conflicts, particularly the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years War, and discusses the evolutions in naval strategy and tactics of the time. The opening portion serves to emphasize the impact of influential figures like Hawke and Rodney, illustrating how their actions and successes played a pivotal role in shaping naval practices. Mahan also reflects on the changes in naval operations, marked by notable successes and failures of engagement, which are used as instructive examples to highlight the importance of leadership in naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Saumarez, James, 1757-1836
Subject Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century
Subject Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History
Subject Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
Subject Hawke, Edward Hawke, Baron, 1705-1781
Subject Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
Subject Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799
Subject St. Vincent, John Jervis, Viscount, 1735-1823
Subject Exmouth, Edward Pellew, Viscount, 1757-1833
Subject Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 18314
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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