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The last century of sea power /

In this second volume of his history of naval power in the 20th century, H.P. Willmott follows the fortunes of the established seafaring nations of Europe along with two upstarts -- the United States and Japan. Emerging from World War I in command of the seas, Great Britain saw its supremacy weakene...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Willmott, H. P. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Press, ©2009-<c2010>.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In this second volume of his history of naval power in the 20th century, H.P. Willmott follows the fortunes of the established seafaring nations of Europe along with two upstarts -- the United States and Japan. Emerging from World War I in command of the seas, Great Britain saw its supremacy weakened through neglect and in the face of more committed rivals. Britain's grand Coronation Review of 1937 marked the apotheosis of a sea power slipping into decline. Meanwhile, Britain's rivals and soon-to-be enem.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (volumes <1-2>) : illustrations, maps, plans
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780253004093
0253004098