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Author Mullins, Robert E., author.

Title The transformation of British and American naval policy in the pre-dreadnought era : ideas, culture and strategy / Robert E. Mullins ; edited by John Beeler.

Publication Info. Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2016.

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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary This volume examines the transformation of British and US naval policy from 1870 to 1889, which resulted in the British Naval Defence Act (1889), the construction of the first modern US battleships, and began the naval arms race which culminated in World War One. In examining the development of strategic thinking in the Royal and US Navies, it overturns conventional wisdom regarding genesis of the Naval Defence Act and the US Navy's about-face from a defensive to an offensive strategic orientation. It pays particular attention to activities of the key individuals in both countries' navies, who were instrumental in transforming their respective services' organizational culture. This study will be of interest not only to historians but to political scientists, sociologists, and others working in the fields of international relations, strategic studies, policy analysis, and military learning, adaptation and innovation. It is also essential reading for those interested in the naval arms race during this period.-- Provided by publisher.
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Subject Naval art and science -- History -- Congresses.
Naval art and science.
History.
Naval history -- Congresses.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Marine & Naval.
Naval history.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Conference papers and proceedings.
History.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Added Author Beeler, John, editor.
Other Form: Print version: Mullins, Robert E. Transformation of British and American naval policy in the pre-dreadnought era : ideas, culture and strategy. [Cham, Switzerland] : Palgrave Macmillan, ©2016 xxiv, 328 pages 9783319320366
ISBN 9783319320373 (electronic book)
3319320378 (electronic book)
9783319320366
331932036X