John Jordan as a starting point for treaty-era fleet development

Is John Jordan's study of fleet development after the Washington treaty worth reading?

Yes. It and its companion volume are exceptional starting points, although the recommendation comes with disagreement over some interpretations.

Two John Jordan volumes are recommended as exceptional starting points on the naval treaties and the major interwar fleets. The recommendation does not imply agreement with every interpretation, since disagreement is a normal part of historical work. Jordan's studies of the French Navy receive the same praise. The moment gives viewers a path from the video discussion into serious comparative reading.