For many an age, a principal element of Britain’s strategy in its frequent wars with its Continental rivals was that of the naval blockade. Throughout the long years of increasing mastery of the High Seas, the nation’s fleet admirals, frigate captains and often forcibly-impressed jack tars were frequently to be found, hovering just beyond the […]
Tag Archives: tariffs
The so-called ‘war’ over trade being conducted by the US & China has given rise to much ill-informed commentary about its supposed benefits, its prospective victims, and China’s putative responses.