
On War
Carl Von Clausewitz(Author)
Princeton University Press
Published on 21. October 1976
Book
Hardback
752 pages
978-0-691-05657-9 (ISBN)
Description
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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Undoubtedly one of the most useful books ever written. The New RepublicMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
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ISBN-13
978-0-691-05657-9 (9780691056579)
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Persons
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.

