<DIV>The Battle of Midway. Pearl Harbor. Tsushima. The Dardanelles. The twentieth century saw some of the most devastating and world-changing sea battles ever known. Empires fell, new governments arose, and day-to-day life was changed forever. In <i>Maritime Dominion</i>, Peter Padfield examines the terrible wars of the last century, reaching controversial and sometimes startling conclusions. <br><BR>Padfield demonstrates how important maritime strength remained for the security and stability of the western world. <i>Maritime Dominion</i> richly illustrates the importance of naval primacy over the past 150 years and brings to life the sea battles that changed modern history.</div>