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      Clausewitz

      by Michael Howard

      Karl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) is generally acknowledged to be one of the greatest of writers on war. Michael Howard explains Clausewitz's ideas in terms both of his experiences as a professional soldier in the Napoleonic Wars, and of the intellectual background of his time.

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      English
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      Karl von Clausewitz's study On War was described by the American strategic thinker Bernard Brodie as 'not simply the greatest, but the only great book about war'. It is hard to disagree. Even though he wrote his only major work at a time when the range of firearms was fifty yards, much of what he had to say remains relevant today. Michael Howard explains Clausewitz's ideas in terms both of his experiences as a professional soldier in the Napoleonic Wars,and of the intellectual background of his time. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction1: Clausewitz in his time2: Theory and practice in war3: Ends and means in war4: Limited and absolute war5: The legacy of ClausewitzFurther ReadingIndex

      Review

      `Review from previous edition 'as a synthesis of Clausewitz scholarship this studycan hardly be faulted''English Historical Review`'a delightful introduction to the paradoxes and insights of this passionate rationalist.''London Review of Books

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      A major military historian offers a lucid introduction to one of the greatest writers on war

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      Karl von Clausewitz's study On War was described by the American strategic thinker Bernard Brodie as 'not simply the greatest, but the only great book about war'. It is hard to disagree. Even though he wrote his only major work at a time when the range of firearms was fifty yards, much of what he had to say remains relevant today. Michael Howard explains Clausewitz's ideas in terms both of his experiences as a professional soldier in the Napoleonic Wars,
      and of the intellectual background of his time. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
      These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

      Review Text

      `Review from previous edition 'as a synthesis of Clausewitz scholarship this study
      can hardly be faulted''
      English Historical Review
      `'a delightful introduction to the paradoxes and insights of this passionate rationalist.''
      London Review of Books

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      Review from previous edition'as a synthesis of Clausewitz scholarship this study can hardly be faulted'"--English Historical Review "a delightful introduction to the paradoxes and insights of this passionate rationalist."--London Review of Books

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      Introduction 1. Clausewitz in his time 2. Theory and practice in war 3. Ends and means in war 4. Limited and absolute war 5. The legacy of Clausewitz Further Reading Index

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      'as a synthesis of Clausewitz scholarship this study can hardly be faulted' English Historical Review
      Outlines Clausewitz's enduring theory of war, making it of continuing interest to military historians and those interested in the logistics and tactics of war
      Explains how Clausewitz's theory relates to his actual experience in the Napoleonic wars
      Essential reading for anyone interested in military history or strategy
      Michael Howard is a well-known trade history author

      Details

      ISBN0192802577
      Author Michael Howard
      Series Very Short Introductions
      Language English
      ISBN-10 0192802577
      ISBN-13 9780192802576
      Media Book
      Format Paperback
      DEWEY 355.02
      Year 2002
      Subtitle A Very Short Introduction
      Place of Publication Oxford
      Country of Publication United Kingdom
      Series Number 61
      Residence ENK
      Short Title CLAUSEWITZ A VERY SHORT INTRO
      Imprint Oxford University Press
      Pages 96
      Affiliation Professor of Psychology, Stanford University
      Qualifications QC
      DOI 10.1604/9780192802576
      UK Release Date 2002-02-21
      NZ Release Date 2002-02-21
      Illustrator Georgie Ripper
      Edited by Philip G. Zimbardo
      Birth 1938
      Position Professor of Psychology
      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Publication Date 2002-02-21
      Illustrations 1 halftone
      Audience General
      AU Release Date 2002-04-30

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