The Square-rigged Cruiser


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The Square-Rigged Cruiser


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This book is a collection of sermons delivered by Alfred M. Lorrain, a chaplain in the British Navy, during his service on various square-rigged cruisers in the late 19th century. The sermons cover a range of topics, from the dangers of drunkenness to the importance of morality and religion in everyday life. The book provides a glimpse into the religious and moral values of the British Navy during this time period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Thinking about Deterrence


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With many scholars and analysts questioning the relevance of deterrence as a valid strategic concept, this volume moves beyond Cold War nuclear deterrence to show the many ways in which deterrence is applicable to contemporary security. It examines the possibility of applying deterrence theory and practice to space, to cyberspace, and against non-state actors. It also examines the role of nuclear deterrence in the twenty-first century and reaches surprising conclusions.




Wadhams Genealogy


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