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Taking the reader from 1852 to the present day, his work covers the ascent of the United States into the role left open by Britains decline, and the position of Russian and Germany as contrary powers.

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Peter Padfield is one of the most distinguished naval historians <br> - Navy News <br> Mr. Padfield's outstanding book [ Maritime Supremacy ] is an attempt to show how maritime power has affected not only geo-politics but also governing principles. Along the way, he offers up naval campaigns and sea battles as vivid as any you will find in Patrick O Brien. <br> - Wall Street Journal

Peter Padfield is one of the most distinguished naval historians <br> - Navy News <br><br> Mr. Padfield''s outstanding book [ Maritime Supremacy ] is an attempt to show how maritime power has affected not only geo-politics but also governing principles. Along the way, he offers up naval campaigns and sea battles as vivid as any you will find in Patrick O]Brien. <br> - Wall Street Journal <br><br>

Peter Padfield is one of the most distinguished naval historians - Navy News Mr. Padfield's outstanding book [ Maritime Supremacy ] is an attempt to show how maritime power has affected not only geo-politics but also governing principles. Along the way, he offers up naval campaigns and sea battles as vivid as any you will find in Patrick O]Brien. - Wall Street Journal

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PETER PADfIELD is wi trilogy includes Maritime Power and Maritime Supremacy, both published by Overlook. His work as a naval historian received the Mountbatten Maritime Prize.

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