Download or read book The Merchant Marine in International Affairs, 1850-1950 written by Greg Kennedy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merchant navies represent economic and industrial strength. This study revises the definition of maritime power through a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation for the roles played by the merchant marine of a nation.