Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind

Maritime powers have historically outperformed land-based empires, with their emphasis on liberty, flexibility, and enterprise shaping modern Western society. From the Dutch in the 17th century to Britain and the United States, this book explores how naval dominance influenced industry, art, finance, and political thought. Tracing key events from the defeat of the Armada to American independence, it reveals how control of the seas transformed civilization and Ideas.