Lawrence Freedman
Strategy: A History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190229238
- author:
- Lawrence Freedman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 768
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 5.6 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Political Science & Ideology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Strategy: A History by Lawrence Freedman This comprehensive history of strategic thinking spans from the advanced strategies employed by primate groups to the great military innovations of Baron Henri de Jomini and Carl von Clausewitz. Sir Lawrence Freedman, a leading authority on war and international politics, explores the evolution of strategic thinking, from the advice of Sun Tzu and Machiavelli to the insights of modern social scientists. At the heart of strategy lies the challenge of manipulating and shaping one's environment, rather than simply responding to external forces. Freedman demonstrates how this inherent unpredictability provides strategy with its challenge and drama, requiring a flexible and adaptive approach. The result is a fluid and dynamic picture of strategy, governed by the starting point, not the end point. By examining the contributions of various thinkers and strategists, Freedman sheds light on the complexities and nuances of strategic thinking, revealing its relevance to fields beyond military and business, including history, politics, and social science.
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