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On War - by Carl Von Clausewitz (Paperback)

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  • The most authoritative and feature-rich edition of On War in English Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy.
  • About the Author: Michael Howard (1922-2019) was a leading British military historian who held professorships at the University of Oxford and Yale University.
  • 752 Pages
  • Technology, Military Science

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About the Book



The most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy, Carl von Clausewitz's book stands as one of the world's great classic works on the subject.



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The most authoritative and feature-rich edition of On War in English

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, political leaders, and intellectuals. First published in 1976 and revised in 1984, Michael Howard and Peter Paret's Princeton edition of Clausewitz's classic work has itself achieved classic status and is widely regarded as the best translation and standard edition of On War in English. This feature-rich edition includes an essay by Paret on the genesis of Clausewitz's book, an essay by Howard on Clausewitz's influence, and an essay by Bernard Brodie on the continuing relevance of On War. In addition, Brodie provides a lengthy and detailed commentary on and guide to reading On War, and the edition also includes a comprehensive index.



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"Readable and comprehensible."---Hew Strachan, Journal of Strategic Studies



About the Author



Michael Howard (1922-2019) was a leading British military historian who held professorships at the University of Oxford and Yale University. His many books included The Franco-Prussian War and War in European History. Peter Paret (1924-2020) was professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His many books include Clausewitz in His Time, The Cognitive Challenge of War (Princeton), and Clausewitz and the State (Princeton). He received the Pritzker Literary Award for lifetime achievement in military writing. Bernard Brodie (1910-1978), who wrote widely on military and nuclear strategy, was professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 2.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 752
Genre: Technology
Sub-Genre: Military Science
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Carl Von Clausewitz
Language: English
Street Date: June 21, 1989
TCIN: 83641721
UPC: 9780691018546
Item Number (DPCI): 247-82-7783
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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