Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century

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by Geoffrey Till

The sea has always been central to human development as a source of resources, and as a means of transportation, information-exchange and strategic dominion. It has provided the basis for mankind's prosperity and security. This is even more true in the early 21st century, with the emergence of an increasingly globalized world trading system.

Navies have always provided a way of policing, and sometimes exploiting, the system. In contemporary conditions, navies, and other forms of maritime power, are having to adapt, in order to exert the maximum power ashore in the company of others and to expand the range of their interests, activities and responsibilities. Their traditional tasks still apply but new ones are developing fast.

Written by a recognized authority on maritime strategy past and present, this timely and up-to-date book investigates the consequences of this for the developing nature, composition and functions of all the world's significant navies, and provides a guide for everyone interested in the changing and crucial role of seapower in the 21st century.

Genres: Military Fiction, History, Naval History, War, Nonfiction, Military History, Politics

439 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Geoffrey Till is a British naval historian and Professor of Maritime Studies in the Defence Studies Department of King’s College London.

Reviews

[Preston]

An excellent summary of the many reasons and uses for a Navy.

[Allie]

Good analysis of naval seapower.

[Jon Klug]

I am glad I read this book again cover to cover. I found Chapters 3 - 8 useful (who said what and why it matters, the constituents of seapower, navies and technology, command of the sea and sea control, securing command of the sea, and exploiting command of the sea). Chapters 3 and 4 were especially useful to me. Overall, this book is useful for those interested in strategy, military and naval history, and the future of the sea.

[James]

Intresting read, if a little heavy going at times.