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Discover the timeless military classic, On War, by Carl von Clausewitz, now available in a brand new trade paperback edition from Penguin UK. This profound treatise on the art of warfare has shaped military theory and strategic thought for generations. Clausewitz, writing during the Napoleonic Wars, explores the relationship between war and politics, famously asserting that 'war is merely the continuation of politics by other means.' With 464 pages of critical insights, this edition includes a detailed introduction by Anatol Rapoport, providing readers with a deep understanding of Clausewitz's philosophy, the historical context of his writings, and his impact on military strategy and political thought. The book's rigorously researched bibliography, extensive notes, and glossary enhance its value as a resource for scholars and military enthusiasts alike. Essential reading for anyone interested in military history, strategy, or political theory, On War is a must-have addition to your collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your knowledge with one of the most influential works in the history of warfare. Order yours today, and enjoy fast and reliable delivery options to have this valuable resource in your hands as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444278
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1982
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
Combining military theory and raw accounts of its practice, Carl von Clausewitz's treatise On War has had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Anatol Rapoport.
Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation, pioneering the notion of war as 'politics by other means'.
This edition contains a detailed introduction, examining von Clausewitz's skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as a bibliography, notes and a glossary.
Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian soldier and writer who entered the Prussian Military at the age of twelve with the rank of Lance-Corporal, serving in the Rhine campaign from 1793 to 1794. In 1801 he joined the Berlin Military Academy, where he studied Kant and attracted the attention of General Gerhard von Scharnhorst, whom he later helped to reform the Prussian army. More a philosopher than a soldier, Clausewitz's fame rests on the enduring success of On War (Vom Kriege), unfinishe
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444278
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1982
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
Combining military theory and raw accounts of its practice, Carl von Clausewitz's treatise On War has had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Anatol Rapoport.
Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation, pioneering the notion of war as 'politics by other means'.
This edition contains a detailed introduction, examining von Clausewitz's skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as a bibliography, notes and a glossary.
Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian soldier and writer who entered the Prussian Military at the age of twelve with the rank of Lance-Corporal, serving in the Rhine campaign from 1793 to 1794. In 1801 he joined the Berlin Military Academy, where he studied Kant and attracted the attention of General Gerhard von Scharnhorst, whom he later helped to reform the Prussian army. More a philosopher than a soldier, Clausewitz's fame rests on the enduring success of On War (Vom Kriege), unfinishe