The Merchant Marine in International Affairs, 1850-1950

by Greg Kennedy (Editor)

Overview

Merchant navies represent economic and industrial strength. This study revises the definition of maritime power through a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation for the roles played by the merchant marine of a nation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714644714
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/30/2000
Series:	Cass Series: Naval Policy and History , #8
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Warships

"highly relevant observations in 200 very readable pages...provide material support and an essential source of trained manpower for the fighting fleets"

Warship World



"The Merchant Marine in International Affairs will interest specialists in maritime history and economic warfare. The contributions are meticulously documented which should guide others who wish to embark on further research on the subject."

- Canadian Journal of History

Editorial Reviews

British, Canadian, and US historians further the movement of military history away from battles by examining how nations used the non- fighting part of their maritime power during the period. Seven essays look at such topics as the British strategic sealift in the First World War, the competition and preparation of American and British merchant shipping 1933-39, and NATO shipping pools and the demise of the Canadian merchant marine. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

'The authors show how the British, American and Japanese merchant marines indeed played an important role in the relations between these nations as "the non-fighting part of their maritime power". This study sheds light on an aspect of maritime history which has received little attention. Recommended.' - The Northern Mariner

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