Sea-Power and Other Studies by Sir Cyprian Bridge

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Author Bridge, Cyprian, Sir, 1839-1924
Title Sea-Power and Other Studies
Note Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Sea-power -- The command of the sea -- War and its chief lessons -- The historical relations between the navy and the merchant service -- Facts and fancies about the press-gang -- Projected invasions of the British Isles -- Over-sea raids and raids on land -- Queen Elizabeth and her seamen -- Nelson: The centenary of Trafalgar -- The share of the fleet in the defence of the empire -- Naval strategy and tactics at the time of Trafalgar -- The supply and communications of a fleet.
Credits Produced by Robert J. Hall
Summary "Sea-Power and Other Studies" by Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge is a collection of essays on naval history and military strategy written in the early 20th century. The essays aim to underscoring the long-standing significance of sea-power in historical conflicts, addressing common misconceptions and emphasizing its continuous role throughout different eras. Bridge critiques widely held historical conclusions about naval forces, particularly the British Navy, while linking naval history with broader military and national narratives. The opening of the work establishes the context for the essays, discussing the concept of sea-power with a focus on its historical implications. Bridge introduces the term "sea-power" as a multifaceted concept that has often been misunderstood and misinterpreted in historical discourse. He argues for the need to analyze sea-power through a historical lens, asserting that many critical events in history have pivoted on the strength of naval forces. Early examples from ancient Greece illustrate how pivotal naval engagements shaped the outcomes of significant conflicts, laying the groundwork for the interrelationship between naval and broader military history that will be explored further in subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class V: Naval science
Subject Sea-power
Subject Naval art and science
Subject Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History
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EBook-No. 10694
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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