On War (Paperback, Abridged Ed)

'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. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Oxford World's Classics
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	June 2008
Authors:	Carl Von Clausewitz
Abridged by:	Beatrice Heuser
Translators:	Michael Howard • Peter Paret
Dimensions:	196 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	284
Edition:	Abridged Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-954002-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Theory of warfare & military science Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Defence strategy, planning & research > Military tactics Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
LSN:	0-19-954002-0
Barcode:	9780199540020

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