杰斐逊的海权思想和实践研究

Jefferson’s Thoughts and Practice of Sea Power

杰斐逊本是反对产业经济和大海军发展的重农主义者,但在19世纪初任总统后,远征地中海攻打海盗,推动美国海权活动的实践发展;主持购买路易斯安那地区,推动了美国外贸发展,为美国国势发展打下良好基础,同时,在政治实践中他的思想也逐渐发生变化。卸任后,杰斐逊重视工业贸易、海军海防,赞同海外扩张。杰斐逊的思想虽然算不上成熟的海权理论,但是体现了美国早期海权萌芽及相关思潮的时代特征。

Jefferson was a physiocratic who opposed the development of industrial economy and a large navy.However,in the early 19th century,after his first term as president,he launched an expedition to fight pirates in the Mediterranean Sea,which promoted the practice of American sea power activities.He also prompted the purchase of Louisiana area,promoting the development of American export-oriented agriculture and foreign trade,which laid a good foundation for the development of American national power.At the same time,his thoughts gradually changed in his political practice.After leaving office,Jefferson’s thinking changed further,emphasizing industrial trade,naval defense,and overseas expansion.Although there is no mature theory of sea power,the germination of sea power and related thoughts represented by Jefferson in early America still show the distinctive characteristics of the times.