The struggle for sea power

"... Traces every key military event in the path to American independence from a naval perspective, and also brings this important viewpoint to bear on economic, political, and social developments that were fundamental to the success of the Revolution. Offers valuable new insights into American, British, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Russian history. This unique account of the American Revolution gives us a new understanding of the influence of sea power upon history, of the American path to independence, and of the rise and fall of the British Empire"--Provided by publisher.