The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783

"The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783" by A. T. Mahan is a history of naval warfare published in 1890. It details the role of sea power during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and discussed the various factors needed to support and achieve sea power, with emphasis on having the largest and most powerful fleet. It's so well-written, many historians have claimed it's one of the most influential naval history books.