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THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY 1660-1783

by Alfred Thayer Mahan

Published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd.. 1st. 1889

Very good condition. An examination of the general history of Europe and America with particular reference to the effect of sea power upon the course of that history. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spiune and vignette of ship to front. B/w maps and plans. 557 pages including index. Top edge gilt. Vertical edge of text block untrimmed.

Light shelf wear to top & tail of spine. Front joint just starting to crack with a small closed tear (no loss) at top of gutter edge. Lengthy gift inscription in ink to verso of front endpaper. A few minor foxspots else contents clean.

Stock no. 1825027

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