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Intends to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy.
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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, statesmen, and intellectuals.
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On War is widely regarded as a seminal work on military strategy and theory. Reviewers often highlight its profound insights into the complexities of warfare, noting its usefulness and enduring relevance in understanding the nature of conflict and strategic thinking.
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ISBN: 9780691018546
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 June 1989
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Contributors:
- Edited and translated by Michael Howard
- Edited and translated by Peter Paret
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 1049g
Pages: 752
About the Author
Michael Howard (19222019) 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 (19242020) 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 (19101978), who wrote widely on military and nuclear strategy, was professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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