God and sea power : the influence of religion on Alfred Thayer Mahan / by Suzanne Geissler.

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"Gallons of ink have been used analyzing Adm. Alfred Thayer Mahan's thoughts, his naval theories, and his contribution to sea power. One vital aspect of his life, however, has been ignored or misunderstood by many scholars: his religious faith. Mahan was a professing Christian who took his faith wit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Geissler, Suzanne
Language:	English
Published:	Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2015]
Subjects:	Mahan, A. T. > (Alfred Thayer), > 1840-1914 > Religious life. United States. > Navy > Biography. Naval historians > United States > Biography. Mahan, A. T. > (Alfred Thayer), > 1840-1914. United States. > Navy. Naval historians. Religious life. United States.
Genre:	Biography.
Physical Description:	xiii, 264 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Variant Title:	Influence of religion on Alfred Thayer Mahan.
Format:	Book

Contents:

Family
Youth and early manhood
Crisis and conversion
Family man and burgeoning author
Providence and sea power: our Jomini is here
A public Christian
Final days.