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The American colonies and the British Navy, 1607-1775 -- The war against Britain, 1775-1783 -- A new Navy fights France and the Barbary States, 1783-1805 -- A precarious neutrality ends in a second war against Britain, 1805-1815 -- Trade protection and war with Mexico, 1815-1861 -- The Civil Aar, 1861-1865 -- Epilogue

"Geographical and historical map of military and naval America. Tables of organization and pay, strength, disposition and tactical units of the army and national guard. Pay tables of the United States navy": 2 folded sheets in pocket inside cover. ; Mode of access: Internet.

American Grand Strategy in the Age of Trump, by Hal Brands; Republic in Peril: American Empire and the Liberal Tradition, by David Hendrickson, reviewed by Karl Walling; The Decline of European Naval Forces: Challenges to Sea Power in an Age of Fiscal Austerity and Political Uncertainty, by Jeremy Stöhs, reviewed by Martin N. Murphy

A New Naval History brings together the most significant and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary naval history. The last few decades have witnessed a transformation in how this field is researched and understood and this volume captures the state of a field that continues to develop apace. It examines - through the prism of naval affairs - issues of nationhood and imperialism; the legacy of Nelson; the socio-cultural realities of life in ships and naval bases; and the processes of commemoration, journalism and stage-managed pageantry that plotted the interrelationship of ship and shore. This bold and original publication will be essential for undergraduate and postgraduate students of naval and maritime history. Beyond that, though, it marks an important intervention into wider historiographies that will be read by scholars from across the spectrum of social history, cultural studies and the analysis of national identity. --

"Historian Jeremy Black traces naval warfare from the 1860s into the future. He focuses on the interplay of technological development, geopolitics, and resource issues to provide a dynamic account of strategy and warfare worldwide. Through a global frame, he assesses not only leading powers but all those involved in naval conflict."--Provided by publisher

Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Temptations of London: The Victorian Club 1862-1901 -- Founding the Naval and Military -- Redvers Buller VC -- First Club VCs -- Sandilands in Sudan -- Grand Entertaining -- Good Reputation -- Chapter 2: Imperial Adventurers: The Edwardian Club 1901-14 -- Serving with Gurkhas -- Scott of the Antarctic -- Turkish Tales -- Club Scandals -- Chapter 3: In the Trenches: First World War Club 1914-18 -- Western Front Experiences -- Exceptional Character -- Inspiring Montgomery -- German Spring Offensive -- The Home Front -- Fighting in Palestine -- Pride not Regret -- Chapter 4: Cocktails and Royalty: Between the Wars 1919-39 -- The Ladies' Side -- Royal Visit -- Imperial Travels -- Crisis Looms -- Chapter 5: On the Front Line: Second World War Club 1939-45 -- Fighting in the Desert -- London's Secret War -- Invading Europe -- Fighting in the Far East -- Chapter 6: Crises and Confrontations: The Club 1945-99 -- Cold War Warriors -- Queen's Coronation -- IRA Bomb Attack -- Falklands War Veterans -- Club Amalgamations -- Battle for Cambridge House -- Accepting Women Members -- Ghosts and Scoundrels -- New Home for the Club -- Last Days -- Chapter 7: A New Home: 1999 onwards -- Astors Move in -- Challenging Times -- 21st-century Wars -- Leading the Club -- Running the Club -- Full Circle -- Club Valour -- Club Chairmen -- Club Secretaries -- Sponsors of the Book -- Bibliography -- Index