Sea Power and the Control of Trade
Belligerent Rights from the Russian War to the Beira Patrol, 1854-1970
1st Edition
Published on 15. January 2019
598 pages
978-1-351-54943-1 (ISBN)
Description
The ability to influence world events through control of seaborne trade was profoundly affected by 19th-century developments in economic theory, commercial organization and naval technology, and by the growing power of the United States. In consequence the international law of belligerent rights at sea was repeatedly amended. Naval strategy in four wars reflected these changes in technology, power and law, and the ongoing process continues to influence international use of economic sanctions.
Reviews / Votes
'... a useful and significant volume...' International Journal of Maritime History In my view, the book achieves its aim admirably. There is much useful background material here that will materially assist the seeker of knowledge as to the use of sea power in controlling seaborne trade. The Northern MarinerMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Digital original
ISBN-13
978-1-351-54943-1 (9781351549431)
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Nicholas Tracy
Sea Power and the Control of Trade
Belligerent Rights from the Russian War to the Beira Patrol, 1854-1970
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03/2020
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Nicholas Tracy
Sea Power and the Control of Trade
Belligerent Rights from the Russian War to the Beira Patrol, 1854-1970
Book
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Person
Dr Nicholas Tracy is the Adjunct Professor of History at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. He is the author of The Collective Naval Defence of Empire, 1900-1940.
Content
Contents: Chronology; General introduction; Part I: The Russian War, The Declaration of Paris, the US Civil War and belligerent bights in the late 19th century. Part II: The Hague Conferences and the Declaration of London, 1899-1916. Part III: Wartime lessons and Anglo-American discord, 1918-30. Part IV: The use of belligerent rights, 1937-70. List of documents and sources; Indexes; Gazetteer.
