Text

Maritime Dominion and The Triumph of The Free World

---

In this sweeping naval-history work, Padfield argues that maritime power has been the decisive factor in shaping modern global politics and the rise of free societies. He traces the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century (1852-2001), showing how societies rooted in freedom of expression, individual enterprise and open trade—characteristic of maritime powers—consistently outperformed and eventually supplanted land-based, authoritarian empires.
Padfield illustrates this thesis through detailed accounts of major naval campaigns and maritime conflict, demonstrating how dominance at sea enabled the leading powers (notably Britain in the nineteenth century and the United States in the twentieth) to secure commerce, project influence, and foster liberal institutions. The book also warns that the era of maritime supremacy may be coming to an end: rising global populations, growing economic demands, and the resurgence of territorial (land-power) challengers create formidable pressures on the free-world order. Ultimately, Padfield maintains that the survival and renewal of liberal maritime-rooted societies depend on protecting free institutions, adapting to new strategic realities, and recognizing that liberty itself requires responsible governance.

---

Ketersediaan

Informasi Detail

No. Panggil

359.4-Pad-m

Penerbit

New York : The Overlook Press., 2009

Deskripsi Fisik

369 hal, 16 x 24 cm

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-59020-332-3

Tipe Isi

Text

Tipe Media

Book

Subjek

-

Daftar isi

Informasi Lainnya

Daftar Isi

Versi lain/terkait

Lampiran Berkas