“But sea power has never led to despotism. The nations that have enjoyed sea power even for a brief period-Athens, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, England, the United States-are those that have preserved freedom for themselves and have given it to others. Of the despotism to which unrestrained military power leads we have plenty of examples from Alexander to Mao.”
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Samuel Eliot Morison
Samuel Eliot Morison was an American historian renowned for his studies in maritime history. His work 'History of the United States Navy' is a classic in the field of maritime history, having a profound impact on subsequent generations. more
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