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From sail to steam : recollections of naval life Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1907 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"18"(73)
21st century Mahan : sound military conclusions for the modern era /edited by Benjamin F. Armstrong. "Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Seapower upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often dismissed as irrelevant to today's problems. This collection of five of Mahan's essays, along with Benjamin Armstrong's informative introductions, illustrates why Mahan's work remains relevant to the 21st century and how it can help develop our strategic thinking. People misunderstand Mahan, Armstrong contends, because they have read only what others say about him, not what Mahan actually wrote. Armstrong's analysis is derived directly from Mahan's own writings and covers a wide selection of subjects. From the challenges of bureaucratic organization and the pitfalls of staff duty, to the development of global strategy and fleet composition, to illustrations of effective combat leadership, Armstrong demonstrates that Mahan's ideas about the importance of seapower continue to provide today's readers with a solid foundation to address the military and political challenges of a rapidly globalizing world."--Provided by the publisher. 2013. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.462(42)
Contributions to terrestrial magnetism : nos 1-9 Sabine, Edward,-Sir, 1840-1849 • RARE-FOLIO • 1 copy available. 537.67
Vorlesungen uber astronomie / J. J. Littrow Littrow, J. J.-(Joseph Johann), 1830 • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 52:094
Nouvelle description geometrique de la France, ou precis des operations et des resultats numeriques qui servent de fondement a la nouvelle carte du royaume Puissant, L. 1832-1840 • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 527.093G:094
The problem of Asia and its effect upon international policies Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1900 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 327
The influence of sea power upon the French Revolution and Empire 1793-1812 / Mahan, A T. 1892. Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1892 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1793/1812"
The Influence of sea power upon history 1660-1783 / Mahan, A T. 1918. Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1918 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1660/1783"
In the high heavens / by Robert S. Ball. Ball, Robert S.-(Robert Stawell),-Sir, 1910. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 52
The Influence of sea power upon history 1660-1805 Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1980 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 355.49"1660/1805"
Admiral Farragut Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1892 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"18"(73)
Chronicles of the sea : or, faithful narratives of shipwrecks, fires, famines and disasters incidental to a life of maritime enterprise ; together with celebrated voyages, interesting anecdotes etc., etc. 1838-1840. • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 094:656.61.085.3
Barbarian eye : Lord Napier in China 1834 "This book tells the story of William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier of Merchiston, who was sent to China in 1834, not to stop the opium smuggling (by which all local officials profited hugely), but to seek a settlement between the British sea-traders and the Cantonese authorities. Known at home as a brave and sensible sailor who had started his career at Trafalgar, William John was noted for his calm and patience. He was at once seen by the Chinese authorities as a dangerous spy - a 'Barbarian Eye'. The Viceroy Loo of Canton declined to accept Napier's credentials from King William IV and replied to his efforts at communication by adapting the syllables of his name - Nay Peer into the the rudest possible translation - Vile Labouring Beast, (or Laboriously Vile for short). Napier did not mind this but he did mind the Viceroy's refusal to enter into dialogue. All was frustration, but he continued to try for agreement until struck down by a local fever. However, Lord Napier noticed a rocky island occupied by only a few fishermen's families, and guarding one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Why not, without bloodshed, arrange to trade from there, rather than up the river at Canton, where ships could be boxed in at whim? The island was called Hong Kong. Though biographical in character, based largely upon Lord Napier's own letters and journals, the book gives an admirable insight into the story of Western contacts over the centuries with the world's oldest and surely most remarkable civilisation and a charming description of life in England and Scotland in the early 19th century, including life in the court of King William IV, Lord Napier's close friend and master."--Provided by the publisher. 1995 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 951.08"1834"(512.317)
The story of the war in South Africa 1899-1900 Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1900 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.48"1899/1900"(680)
The interest of America in sea power, present and future / Mahan, A T. 1970. Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1970 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.02(73)
The problem of Asia and its effect upon international policies / by A. T. Mahan. Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1900. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.02(5)
Agnes Weston : the sailors' friend / Jennie Chappell. Chappell, Jennie, [1949]. • BOOK • 1 copy available. txt
The Influence of sea power upon history 1660-1783 / Mahan, A T. 1965. Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1965 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1660/1783"
Temperance work in the Royal Navy, 1879 / by the author of 'Bluejackets', with preface by Agnes E. Weston. [2010] • BOOK • 1 copy available. 613.81:355.353
Sternschnuppen-Beobachtungen : (Vom Nov. 1837 bis incl. Aug. 1838) /zsgest. von C.L. Littrow Littrow, J. J.-(Joseph Johann), 1838. • RARE-FOLIO • 1 copy available. 524-13:094
The Gulf and inland waters Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1898 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 355.49"1861/1865"(73)
Time and tide : a romance of the moon /by Robert S. Ball. Ball, Robert S.-(Robert Stawell),-Sir, 1905. • BOOK • 1 copy available.
Prâecis historique : des opâerations gâeodâesiques et astronomiques, faites en Hollande : pour servir de base áa la topographie de cet âetat /exâecutâees par le Lieutenant General Baron Krayenhoff. Kraijenhoff, Cornelis, 1827. • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 528.28
Armaments and arbitration : or the place of force in the international relations of states Mahan, A. T.-(Alfred Thayer), 1912 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 341.63