Alfred Thayer Mahan, Imperialism, naval power, Roosevelt. 1890's.
Written 1890.
The book describes all the ways in which naval power has boosted nations into dominance, with some prime examples being Britain and Spain. Mahan is an admiral who studies history and believes that the only way to dominate is to have a strong navy. It has a big impact on the way America handles it's military budget and power, and since Roosevelt had lunch with Mahan, it heavily influenced Roosevelt's decisions during his presidency (1901 – 1909)
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