Naval Blockades in Peace and War: An Economic History since 1750
A number of major blockades, including the Continental System in the Napoleonic Wars, the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and World Wars I and II, in addition to the increased use of peacetime blockades and sanctions with the hope of avoiding war, are examined in this book. The impact of technology and organizational changes on the nature of blockades and their effectiveness as military measures are discussed. Legal, economic, and political questions are explored to understand the various constraints upon belligerent behavior. The analysis draw upon the extensive amount of quantitative material available from military publications.
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Contents
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Preface page ix
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Britain France and Napoleons Continental System
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29 |
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The United States versus Great Britain 17761815
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53 |
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The North Blockades the Confederacy 18611865
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109 |
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International Law and Naval Blockades during World War
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159 |
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The United
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239 |
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The American Submarine and Aerial Mine Blockade of
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321 |
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From Pacific Blockades
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383 |
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What It All Means
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417 |
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Conclusion
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427 |
Other editions - View all
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Naval Blockades in Peace and War: An Economic History since 1750 Lance E. Davis,Stanley L. Engerman No preview available - 2012 |
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Naval Blockades in Peace and War: An Economic History Since 1750 Lance Edwin Davis,Stanley L. Engerman No preview available - 2006 |
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