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He is most famous for his military treatise vom kriege complete text available here, translated into english as on war complete text available here. He studied the human and social factors that affect outcomes, as well as the. Light bumping at spine crownheel and top of rear panel. Princeton university press books are printed on acidfree paper.

War is a trial of moral and physical forces by means of the latter. On war is one of the most important books ever written on the subject of war. A newly abridged edition of clausewitzs classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. It has been translated into english several times as on war. The 197684 howardparet version is the standard translation today. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals. Graham translation of clausewitz s vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. A newly abridged edition of clausewitz s classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. This concept was featured in the first half of the first chapter of his most famous book, on war. Princeton university press, 1984, particularly if you are using this book for your. Satisfaction guaranteed all previously owned items are guaranteed to be in good condition.

Graham translation of clausewitzs vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. I use this edition for all quotations from on war in english unless otherwise indicated. This recording is the unabridged text of the first two books of clausewitzs massive three volume treatise on war. If you are not satisfied with your order, just contact us and we will address any issue. In the last analysis it is at moral, not physical strength that all military action is directed moral factors, then, are the ultimate determinants in war. His magnus opus on war is used by military historians, strategists, and politicians to this day. Sensitively abridged to retain all the essential chapters on the conduct and philosophy of warfare. Clausewitz, a prussian officer who fought against the french during the napoleonic wars, sought to understand and analyze the phenomenon of war so that future leaders could conduct and win conflicts more effectively. Clausewitz was a prussian officer who witnessed the destruction of the old european order by the french armies. It is derived from the german original, clausewitz s vom kriege berlin. On war has become one of the most respected classics on military strategy.

Peter paret on war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Grahams translation of the original work is adequate. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Clausewitz, on war 1831 book iion the theory of war context.

Consider the more modern versions and other relevant books shown below. He coined the famous or infamous depending on how you see it war is the continuation of politics by another. War of course involves a contest of physical force. Princeton university press, 1984, particularly if you are using this book for your scholarly or research work. In it, clausewitz explained that absolute war is a philosophical abstractiona logical fantasythat is impossible in practice because it is not directed or constrained by. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. However, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work.

Although several versions of on war have appeared over the years, the englishspeaking world has largely coalesced behind this version. In it, clausewitz explained that absolute war is a philosophical abstractiona logical fantasythat is impossible in practice because it is not directed or. The 1976 84 howardparet version is the standard translation today. Consider the more modern versions and other relevant books shown. War is a continuation of politics by different means. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read.

Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Graham translation published by nicholas trubner in london in 1873. Clausewitz was a prussian officer who witnessed the destruction of the old european order by the french armies under.