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On War by Carl von Clausewitz (1976, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrinceton University Press

ISBN-100691056579

ISBN-139780691056579

eBay Product ID (ePID)726568

Product Key Features

Number of Pages752 Pages

Publication NameOn War

LanguageEnglish

SubjectMilitary Science, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), World

Publication Year1976

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, History

AuthorCarl Von Clausewitz

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight40 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN75-030190

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal355.02

SynopsisThe most authoritative and feature-rich edition of On War in English Carl von Clausewitz's 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, political leaders, and intellectuals. First published in 1976 and revised in 1984, Michael Howard and Peter Paret's Princeton edition of Clausewitz's classic work has itself achieved classic status and is widely regarded as the best translation and standard edition of On War in English. This feature-rich edition includes an essay by Paret on the genesis of Clausewitz's book, an essay by Howard on Clausewitz's influence, and an essay by Bernard Brodie on the continuing relevance of On War . In addition, Brodie provides a lengthy and detailed commentary on and guide to reading On War , and the edition also includes a comprehensive index., 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.

LC Classification NumberU102.C65 1984