influence
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His book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783, published in 1890, found disciples in Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and the Japanese imperial naval ministry, and shaped 20th-century history.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Instead of learning “The Art of the Deal,” he should have studied “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025
The two-time Grammy-winner is known for hits like Loyal, Run It and Under the Influence.
From BBC • May 21, 2025
By Christie Brinkley Harper Influence: 416 pages, $34 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025
Influence of Chagall, according to the catalogue, but that is not true.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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