The Influence of Sea Power on the History of the British People
The Lees Knowles Lectures on Military History for 1947

This book, first published in 1948, presents a concise discussion regarding the role of naval power in the history of Britain.

W. M. James (Author)

9781107645554, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2014

80 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.5 cm, 0.1 kg

Sir William Milbourne James (1881–1973) was a British Naval commander and author who played a key role in the work of the Naval Intelligence Division during the First World War. In this book, which was first published in 1948, James presents a concise discussion regarding the role of naval power in the history of Britain. The text was derived from the Lees Knowles Lectures for 1947, which were delivered by James at Trinity College, Cambridge. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on British military history.

Preface
1. Sea power
2. Nelson
3. The navy in the two world wars
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]