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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN-100691018545
ISBN-139780691018546
eBay Product ID (ePID)64453
Product Key Features
Number of Pages752 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOn War
Publication Year1989
SubjectMilitary Science, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), World
TypeTextbook
AuthorCarl Von Clausewitz
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, History
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight37 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN84-003401
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Enlightening. . . . A rewarding but challenging book." ---James S. Powell, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
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.