On War

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Carl von Clausewitz Beatrice Heuser (Professor, University of the German Federal Armed Forces, Munich)

On War

Carl von Clausewitz, Beatrice Heuser (Professor, University of the German Federal Armed Forces, Munich), Michael Howard (Emeritus Professor of Modern History, Oxford University and Yale University) , Peter Paret (Professor Emeritus, Institute of Advance Studies, Princeton University)

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Worlds Classics
01 July 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Theory of warfare & military science; Military tactics; War & defence operations

Series: Oxford World's Classics

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'War is merely the continuation of policy by other means'

On War is one of the most important books ever written on the subject of war. Clausewitz, a Prussian officer who fought against the French during the Napoleonic Wars, sought to understand and analyse the phenomenon of war so that future leaders could conduct and win conflicts more effectively.

He studied the human and social factors that affect outcomes, as well as the tactical and technological ones.

He understood that war was a weapon of government, and that political purpose, chance, and enmity combine to shape its dynamics.

On War continues to be read by military strategists, politicians, and others for its timeless insights.

This abridged edition by Beatrice Heuser, using the acclaimed translation by Michael Howard and Peter Paret, selects the central books in which Clausewitz's views on the nature and theory of war are developed.

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By: Carl von Clausewitz
Abridged by: Beatrice Heuser (Professor University of the German Federal Armed Forces Munich)
Translated by: Michael Howard (Emeritus Professor of Modern History Oxford University and Yale University), Peter Paret (Professor Emeritus, Institute of Advance Studies, Princeton University)
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 236g
ISBN: 9780199540020
ISBN 10: 0199540020
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 July 2008
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Language: Romanian
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active