Kophetua the Thirteenth (eBook)

Julian Stafford Corbett (1854-1922) was an eminent British naval historian and geostrategist, whose scholarly contributions primarily focused on maritime military history. Born in London, Corbett was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge. His historical accounts and theories were highly influential, particularly his emphasises on the importance of maritime dominance in national strategy. Corbett was a proponent of limited naval warfare and the strategic defensive, and his works frequently explored the interplay between naval strategy and national policy. Although he is best known for his naval and historical texts, such as 'England in the Mediterranean: A Study of the Rise and Influence of British Power Within the Straits, 1603-1713' and 'Some Principles of Maritime Strategy', which continues to be a seminal work in the field of naval strategy, he dabbled in fiction with 'Kophetua the Thirteenth', a novel that provided an intriguing diversion from his usual scholarly writings. Despite this foray into fiction, his enduring legacy remains rooted in his analytical contributions to understanding maritime warfare and power projection. Corbett's literary style is characterized by meticulous research and a narrative clarity that brings complexity into an accessible realm, making his historical work both informative and engaging for scholars and military professionals alike.