Theodore Roosevelt And The Rise Of The Modern Navy

By Gordon Carpenter O'Gara

Theodore Roosevelt And The Rise Of The Modern Navy is a historical book written by Gordon Carpenter O'Gara that delves into the life of Theodore Roosevelt and his significant contribution to the development of the US Navy. It covers the period from the late 19th century to the early 20th century when Roosevelt was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and later the President of the United States. The book explores how Roosevelt transformed the US Navy from a small, outdated force to a modern, powerful fleet that could compete with other major naval powers. The author examines the various challenges and obstacles that Roosevelt faced during his tenure, including political opposition, budget constraints, and technological limitations. Through extensive research and analysis, O'Gara provides a detailed account of Roosevelt's vision for the navy, his strategic planning, and his leadership style. He also highlights the key individuals who played a significant role in the navy's transformation, including Admiral George Dewey, Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, and Secretary of the Navy John D. Long. Overall, Theodore Roosevelt And The Rise Of The Modern Navy is an insightful and informative book that sheds light on an important period in US history and the role that Roosevelt played in shaping the country's naval power. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, naval strategy, or the life of Theodore Roosevelt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258057956
• ISBN13: 9781258057954
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"