Strachan, Hew

Clausewitz's on War: A Biography (Books That Changed the World)

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ISBN 13:: 9780802143631
author:: Strachan, Hew
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.74 x 12.8 x 1.68 centimetres
Genre:: Technology & Industrial Arts
Condition:: New
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Carl von Clausewitz's On War: A Biography of Military Strategy A complex and often contradictory work, Carl von Clausewitz's On War has had a profound impact on military thought and strategy. Written by one of the world's foremost military historians, Hew Strachan, this biography sheds light on the book's origins, meaning, and enduring significance. Strachan explains how and why On War was written, elucidating the complexities of Clausewitz's ideas and offering insight into their continued relevance today. This in-depth analysis makes it possible to approach the book with confidence, reconciling its confusing language and contradictory statements. For those interested in military history and strategy, this biography is a valuable resource that provides new understanding of one of the most influential works on the subject.

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