The influence of sea power upon the French revolution and empire 1793-1812. Volume 1 / Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914, author.

Series:

The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire

The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sea-power.

France--History--Revolution, 1789-1799.

France.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Pickle Partners Publishing, [2013]

Summary:

When Admiral Mahan passed away in 1914, his ideas and thoughts lived on in his writings, which spanned the naval strategy of his own times and the lessons learnt from history. They are still read today at the modern naval academies and the ideas permeate the teachings at Annapolis. A flag officer in the U.S. Navy who fought during the American civil war for the Union forces, his works have gained a fame that makes him the foremost of the naval historians of the late 1800's. As a continuation of his hugely admired and influential work, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783, Admiral Mahan drew his considerable skill and critical eye to the naval operations of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. As the conflict raged on land between the continental powers and France, Britain and the Royal Navy remained off the coast to provide a constant threat to French ambitions. Mahan draws the threads of the conflict together with his customary style and attention to detail to divine the methods and actions that led to the dominance of the Royal Navy during the period. This first volume concentrates on the actions of the French revolutionary period up to 1801 and the accession of Napoleon to a position of prime power. The skirmishes, battles and blockades are described in great detail and illustrated with numerous illustrations. A masterwork by the foremost naval theorist - highly recommended. Author - Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan [27.09.2010 - 01.12.1914] Text taken, whole and complete, from the second edition published in1894, Boston, by Little Brown Original Page Count - xxi and 380 pages. Illustrations - 10 maps and plans.

Contents:

Intro

CONTENTS

PREFACE.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. - VOLUME I

CHAPTER I.- INTRODUCTORY.

Outline of Events in Europe, 1783-1793.

CHAPTER II.

THE CONDITION OF THE NAVIES IN 1793-AND ESPECIALLY OF THE FRENCH NAVY

CHAPTER III.

THE GENERAL POLITICAL AND STRATEGIC CONDITIONS, AND THE EVENTS OF 1793.

CHAPTER IV.

THE WEST INDIES, 1793-1810

CHAPTER V

THE NAVAL CAMPAIGN OF MAY, 1794, AND BATTLE OF THE FIRST OF JUNE

CHAPTER VI.

THE YEAR 1794 IN THE ATLANTIC AND ON THE CONTINENT

CHAPTER VII.

THE YEAR 1795 IN THE ATLANTIC ON THE CONTINENT

CHAPTER VIII.

THE MEDITERRANEAN AND ITALY.-FROM THE EVACUATION OF TOULON IN 1793 TO THE BRITISH WITHDRAWAL FROM THAT SEA, IN 1796, AND THE BATTLE OF CAPE ST. VINCENT, FEBRUARY, 1797.-AUSTRIA FORCED TO MAKE PEACE.

CHAPTER IX.

THE MEDITERRANEAN IN 1797 AND 1798.- BONAPARTE'S EGYPTIAN EXPEDITION.-THE RETURN OF THE BRITISH TO THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE BATTLE OF THE NILE.- GREAT BRITAIN RESUMES CONTROL OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, AND THE SECOND COALITION IS FORMED.

CHAPTER X.

THE MEDITERRANEAN FROM 1799 TO 1801.-BONAPARTE'S SYRIAN EXPEDITION AND SIEGE OF ACRE.-THE INCURSION OF THE FRENCH BREST FLEET UNDER ADMIRAL BRUIX.-BONAPARTE'S RETURN TO FRANCE.-THE FRENCH LOSE MALTA AND EGYPT.

CHAPTER XI

THE ATLANTIC, 1796-1801.-THE BREST BLOCKADES.-THE FRENCH EXPEDITIONS AGAINST IRELAND.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781782890294

1782890297

OCLC:

974593692