The Merchant Marine in International Affairs, 1850-1950Greg Kennedy Merchant navies represent economic and industrial strength. This study revises the definition of maritime power through a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation for the roles played by the merchant marine of a nation. |
Contents
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British Strategic | 31 |
The Diplomacy of Japanese Shipping | 59 |
Competiton and | 107 |
Britains Shipping | 155 |
To Market or to War? NATO Shipping Pools and the Demise | 176 |
Index | 213 |
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