Background
Marder, Arthur Jacob was born on March 8, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Maxwell J. and Ida (Greenstein) Marder.
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From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow: The Royal Navy in the Fisher Era, Vol. 5: 1918-1919
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Arthur J Mardre's From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow is the most internationally respected multi-volume history of the Royal Navy in the Great War. Volume 5 covers the years 1918 - 1919, ie. the successful introduction of the convoy system, the American navy's entry to the sea war, Zeebrugge and the surrender of the Gerrman Fleet. It also includes the stupendous 60-page bibliography for the whole work.
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Portrait of an Admiral: The Life and Papers of Sir Herbert Richmond
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From the Dardanelles to Oran: Studies of the Royal Navy in War and Peace 1915-1940
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This collection of essays was first published in 1974, and the fact that it remains relevant today is a testament to Marder's legacy as arguably the greatest naval historian of the 20th century. Readability is part of what made Marder such an excellent historian, and it is displayed perfectly in this collection. Focusing less on abstract forces and more on human influence, Marder creates a book as accessible to the layman as it is interesting to the historian.
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From the Dardanelles to Oran: Studies of the Royal Navy in War Andpeace 1915-1940
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Arthur Jacob Marder
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Education
He attended Harvard University, where he obtained his Bachelor"s degree in 1931, his master"s degree in 1934, and his Doctor of Philosophy in 1936 with a study of British naval policy 1880-1905.
Career
They had three children. Marder began his teaching career as an assistant professor of history at the University of Oregon in 1936-1938. In 1939, he returned to Harvard in 1939-1941 as a research associate at the Bureau of International Research and Radcliffe College.
In 1941-1942, he was a research analyst in the Office of Strategic Services, before becoming an associate professor of history at Hamilton College in 1943-1944.
In 1944, he was appointed associate professor at the University of Hawaii, where he remained for twenty years, becoming a full professor in 1951, then senior professor in 1958. In 1964, he was appointed professor of history at the University of California, Irvine, remaining there until he retired as professor emeritus in 1977.
He was visiting lecturer at Harvard University in 1949-1950. George Eastman Professor at Oxford University and fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, in 1969-1970.
Marder died 25 December 1980 of cancer in Santa Barbara, California.
Achievements
Works
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From the Dardanelles to Oran: Studies of the Royal Navy in War and Peace 1915-1940
(This collection of essays was first published in 1974, an...)
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From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow: The Royal Navy in the Fisher Era, Vol. 5: 1918-1919
(Arthur J Mardre's From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow is t...)
- From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow; the Royal Navy in the Fisher Era, 1904-1919; vol. 1: The road to war, 1904-1914; vol. 2: The war years; to the eve of Jutland; vol. 3: Jutland and after (May 1916-December 1916). Vols. 1-3 only (of a five volume set).
- Portrait of an Admiral: The Life and Papers of Sir Herbert Richmond
- From the Dardanelles to Oran: Studies of the Royal Navy in War Andpeace 1915-1940
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From the Dardanelles to Oran: Studies of the Royal Navy in War and Peace 1915-1940
Membership
Fellow Royal History Society, American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member American Philosophical Society, American History Association (president Pacific Coast branch 1971-1972, council 1973-1975), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Connections
Married January North, September 13, 1955. Children: Toni Anne, Tod Allen, Kevin North.
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Nationality
United States
Education
Awards
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Guggenheim Fellowship George Louis Beer Prize; The American Historical Association awarded; the Chesney Gold Medal Arthur Marder was a Guggenheim Fellow in 1941, 1945–46, and 1958. The American Historical Association awarded him the George Louis Beer Prize in 1941 for his Harvard doctoral thesis, published as Anatomy of British Sea Power. He was a Rockefeller Foundation Fellow in 1942-43, American Philosophical Society Fellow in 1956, 1958, 1963, and 1966. The Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies awarded him the Chesney Gold Medal in 1968. He was made an honorary commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1970. Oxford University awarded him the degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) in 1971 and a Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute in 1977. He was a Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities, 1978–79, and the Australian-American Education Foundation awarded him a distinguished visitor award in 1979.Guggenheim Fellowship George Louis Beer Prize; The American Historical Association awarded; the Chesney Gold Medal Arthur Marder was a Guggenheim Fellow in 1941, 1945–46, and 1958. The American Historical Association awarded him the George Louis Beer Prize in 1941 for his Harvard doctoral thesis, published as Anatomy of British Sea Power. He was a Rockefeller Foundation Fellow in 1942-43, American Philosophical Society Fellow in 1956, 1958, 1963, and 1966. The Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies awarded him the Chesney Gold Medal in 1968. He was made an honorary commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1970. Oxford University awarded him the degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) in 1971 and a Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute in 1977. He was a Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities, 1978–79, and the Australian-American Education Foundation awarded him a distinguished visitor award in 1979.