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Discover the unparalleled insights of military strategy with Carl von Clausewitz's monumental work, On War. This classic treatise is a fundamental resource for anyone interested in warfare, politics, and military theory. In this Penguin Classics edition, expertly edited by Anatol Rapoport, you will explore Clausewitz’s profound influence on military thinking through careful analysis of his perspectives on war, politics, and society.
Originally penned during the era of Napoleon's campaigns, On War presents a revolutionary view of conflict as an integral part of political discourse. Clausewitz powerfully argues the necessity for decisive military action, showcasing the concept of 'absolute war'—a total commitment to defeating the enemy without compromise. However, he emphasizes that the resort to war should only occur when political discourse has failed, ultimately aimed at enhancing national welfare. This pivotal work contemplates war as 'politics by other means', reshaping our understanding of the interplay between warfare and policy.
The Penguin Classics edition features a comprehensive introduction, extensive notes, and a glossary that illuminate Clausewitz's brilliance as a military philosopher and strategist. Ideal for historians, scholars, and military enthusiasts alike, On War is more than an academic text; it is a crucial guide to understanding the nature of conflict and its implications throughout history.
With 464 pages of thought-provoking content, this trade paperback edition is a must-have for anyone serious about military studies and political theory. Enjoy the convenience of FREE shipping when you order today, and ideally, receive your copy within 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444278
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1982
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
Combining military theory and raw accounts of its practice, Carl von Clausewitz's treatise On War has had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Anatol Rapoport.
Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation, pioneering the notion of war as 'politics by other means'.
This edition contains a detailed introduction, examining von Clausewitz's skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as a bibliography, notes and a glossary.
Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian soldier and writer who entered the Prussian Military at the age of twelve with the rank of Lance-Corporal, serving in the Rhine campaign from 1793 to 1794. In 1801 he joined the Berlin Military Academy, where he studied Kant and attracted the attention of General Gerhard von Scharnhorst, whom he later helped to reform the Prussian army. More a philosopher than a soldier, Clausewitz's fame rests on the enduring success of On War (Vom Kriege), unfinished at the time of his death and published posthumously by his wife, in 1832.
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Originally penned during the era of Napoleon's campaigns, On War presents a revolutionary view of conflict as an integral part of political discourse. Clausewitz powerfully argues the necessity for decisive military action, showcasing the concept of 'absolute war'—a total commitment to defeating the enemy without compromise. However, he emphasizes that the resort to war should only occur when political discourse has failed, ultimately aimed at enhancing national welfare. This pivotal work contemplates war as 'politics by other means', reshaping our understanding of the interplay between warfare and policy.
The Penguin Classics edition features a comprehensive introduction, extensive notes, and a glossary that illuminate Clausewitz's brilliance as a military philosopher and strategist. Ideal for historians, scholars, and military enthusiasts alike, On War is more than an academic text; it is a crucial guide to understanding the nature of conflict and its implications throughout history.
With 464 pages of thought-provoking content, this trade paperback edition is a must-have for anyone serious about military studies and political theory. Enjoy the convenience of FREE shipping when you order today, and ideally, receive your copy within 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444278
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1982
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
Combining military theory and raw accounts of its practice, Carl von Clausewitz's treatise On War has had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Anatol Rapoport.
Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation, pioneering the notion of war as 'politics by other means'.
This edition contains a detailed introduction, examining von Clausewitz's skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as a bibliography, notes and a glossary.
Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian soldier and writer who entered the Prussian Military at the age of twelve with the rank of Lance-Corporal, serving in the Rhine campaign from 1793 to 1794. In 1801 he joined the Berlin Military Academy, where he studied Kant and attracted the attention of General Gerhard von Scharnhorst, whom he later helped to reform the Prussian army. More a philosopher than a soldier, Clausewitz's fame rests on the enduring success of On War (Vom Kriege), unfinished at the time of his death and published posthumously by his wife, in 1832.
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