Ruling the Waves: The Political Economy of International Shipping

Ruling the Waves: The Political Economy of International Shipping by Alan W. Cafruny examines how control over the seas has shaped global power, commerce, and conflict from the seventeenth century to the late twentieth century. Shipping, Cafruny argues, is not only a basic infrastructure of trade but also a decisive factor in national development and military strength. Yet despite its centrality, international shipping has often been neglected in studies of global politics. This book traces...