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 The sea a great common

 Advantages of water-carriage over that by land

 Navies exist for the protection of commerce

 Dependence of commerce upon secure seaports

 Development of colonies and colonial posts

 Links in the chain of Sea Power: production, shipping, colonies

 General conditions affecting Sea Power:I. Geographical positionII. Physical conformationIII. Extent of territoryIV. Number of populationV. National characterVI. Character and policy of governmentsEnglandHollandFrance

 Influence of colonies on Sea Power

 The United States:Its weakness in Sea PowerIts chief interest in internal developmentDanger from blockadesDependence of the navy upon the shipping interest

 Conclusion of the discussion of the elements of Sea Power

 Purpose of the historical narrative