Sea power advocate who had a profound effect on world understanding of the role of a strong Navy and its influence upon history. Civil War duty in South Atlantic Blockade and Western Gulf Blockade Squadrons in Pocahontas, Seminole, and James Adger. Commanded Aroostook in Asiatic Squadron; Wasp in South Atlantic Station; Wachusett in Pacific Station; and cruiser Chicago. Twice President of the Naval War College, adviser on naval war strategy during the Spanish American War in 1898, and President of the American Historical Association in 1902. Author of many books and articles, particularly The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1600-1783; The Influence of Sea Power Upon the French Revolution and Empire; The Gulf and Inland Waters.
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