Alfred Thayer Mahan

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Alfred Thayer Mahan

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Alfred Thayer Mahan's Degrees

• Bachelors Naval Science United States Naval Academy

Why Is Alfred Thayer Mahan Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States naval officer and historian, whom John Keegan called "the most important American strategist of the nineteenth century." His book The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783 won immediate recognition, especially in Europe, and with its successor, The Influence of Sea Power Upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793–1812 , made him world-famous and perhaps the most influential American author of the nineteenth century.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Alfred Thayer Mahan?

Alfred Thayer Mahan is affiliated with the following schools:

• Columbia University
• United States Naval Academy

What Are Alfred Thayer Mahan's Academic Contributions?

Alfred Thayer Mahan has made the following academic contributions:

• The Influence of Sea Power upon History