He makes the blunt claim that once you have destroyed your. This volume of on war includes topics of the nature, theory, and strategy of war and combat. Clausewitzs conception of war is strikingly unique. Consider the more modern versions and other relevant books shown below. War is a continuation of politics by different means. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Sensitively abridged to retain all the essential chapters on the conduct and philosophy of warfare. On war is widely regarded as clausewitzs premier work on the philosophy of war and the first modern book of. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. His magnus opus on war is used by military historians, strategists, and politicians to this day.
Jan 21, 2012 however, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work. The result was his principal book, on war, a major work on the philosophy of. He coined the famous or infamous depending on how you see it war is the continuation of politics by another means. He makes the blunt claim that once you have destroyed your enemys spirit his will to fight you have won the war. On war is perhaps the greatest book ever written about war. He is most famous for his military treatise vom kriege, translated into english as on war. It has been translated into english several times as on war. A newly abridged edition of clausewitzs classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. His response was to write a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. War, and the conduct of warfare, is still caught in a tug of war between passion, reason, and chanceclausewitzs wondrous trinity. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. These books give the theory and goals of war that can be applied to conquering meeting rooms and empires. 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.
Nov 30, 2011 now in paperback, hew strachan tells in engaging and vivid detail the story of the most important treatise on war ever written. The foundation of understanding any armed conflict is to be found within on war. Publication date 1976 topics military art and science, war. Graham translation of clausewitzs vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. He was a prussian war strategist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th century. Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers.
Later, he wrote about war and the military he wrote the book on war, in which he said that war is the continuation of politics by. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. However, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This book is a classic and a must for every one interested in military history and history in general. These three books contain their own analysis of his best known work. The 1976 84 howardparet translation from princeton. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Princeton university press books are printed on acidfree paper and meet the. Now in paperback, hew strachan tells in engaging and vivid detail the story of the most important treatise on war ever written.
He joined the russian army to fight against the french invasion of russia. It is derived from the german original, clausewitzs vom kriege berlin. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals. Graham translation published by nicholas trubner in london in 1873. In his book vom kriege on war the expression is explained. Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. War is merely a wrestling match on an extensive scale, an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfil our will. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps and. Clausewitz, however, emphasizes the definitive importance of moral factors, or what we think of as morale. War of course involves a contest of physical force. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
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