Alfred Thayer Mahan argued in the 1890s that national security and prosperity rested on a powerful

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Alfred Thayer Mahan, in his influential works of the late 19th century, particularly "The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783," argued that a nation's greatness and prosperity were secured by a powerful navy. He believed that control of the seas was essential for national security and economic expansion.

Alfred Thayer Mahan Argued in the 1890s That National Security