This antiquarian volume contains Alfred Thayer Mahan's 1910 treatise, "The Interest of America in International Conditions". This fascinating and insightful monograph on early twentieth century international politics is highly recommended for those with an interest in the conditions that led to the First World War, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Origin and Character of Present International Groupings in Europe", "The Present Predominance of Germany in Europe - Its Foundations and Tendencies", "Relations Between the East and the West", and "The Open Door". Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840 - 1914) was a geostrategist, historian, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is considered to be one of the most important American strategists during the nineteenth century. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.