This biography offers detailed information about his life, career, childhood and timeline. He was a prussian war strategist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th century. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Clausewitz was a realist in many different senses and, while in. Wallach as most would suspect when studying clausewitz is looking to establish relations between the military and politics. His most notable work, vom kriege on war, was unfinished at his death. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. It has been translated into english several times as on war.
Clausewitz enlisted in the prussian army in 1792, and in 179395 he took part and was commissioned in the campaigns of the first. He coined the famous or infamous depending on how you see it war is the continuation of politics by another means. A newly abridged edition of clausewitzs classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. On war has become one of the most respected classics on military strategy. This book is a classic and a must for every one interested in military history and history in general. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Princeton university press, 1984, particularly if you are using this book for your scholarly or research work. However, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work. He coined the famous or infamous depending on how you see it war is the continuation of politics by another. Clausewitzs conception of war is strikingly unique. Nie w pelni bohaterski zyciorys clausewitza w niczym nie przeszkodzil jego posmiertnej karierze. Sep 02, 2008 on war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy.
It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an allembracing theory of how war works. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals. A newly abridged edition of clausewitz s classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. His response was to write a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. On war is widely regarded as clausewitz s premier work on the philosophy of war and the first modern book of. Jego najbardziej zauwazalna praca vom kriege o wojnie, byl. Sensitively abridged to retain all the essential chapters on the conduct and philosophy of warfare. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. His most notable work, vom kriege, was unfinished at his death. While policymakers might best be suited to determining the aim of war as policy from booklearning. On war is widely regarded as clausewitzs premier work on the philosophy of war and the first modern book of.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Translation of vom kriege prepared under the auspices of the center of international studies, princeton university. Maude abridged and with an introduction by louise willmot on war is perhaps the greatest book ever written about war. The 197684 howardparet version is the standard translation today. Wojna nie jest niczym innym, jak tylko pojedynkiem na wieksza skale. Od dowodzacego armia nie wymaga sie, aby byl publicysta czy uczonym zglebiajacym tajemnice historii. A classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. War is merely a wrestling match on an extensive scale, an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfil our will. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included.
His magnus opus on war is used by military historians, strategists, and politicians to this day. Princeton university press, 1984, particularly if you are using this book for your scholarly or research. Read the soft copy of this book anytime, anywhere and download it for free. He served in the campaigns of 179394 on the rhine, after which he seems to have devoted some time to the study of the scientific branches of his profession. On war is perhaps the greatest book ever written about war. Jego traktat o naturze wojny, opublikowany po raz pierwszy w 1832 roku. He joined the russian army to fight against the french invasion of russia. Later, he wrote about war and the military he wrote the book on war, in which he said that war is the continuation of politics by. Pruski filozof wojny stal sie jednym z najbardziej popularnych. Graham translation of clausewitz s vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. Read by timothy ferguson with linda ferguson in section 2. He is generally well known for his military treatise vom kriege, converted into english as on war. In his book vom kriege on war the expression is explained. Consider the more modern versions and other relevant books shown below.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Graham translation of clausewitzs vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. Its coherence and ambition are unmatched by other military literature. Sceny dobralem specjalnie powazne do nie do konca powaznego tekstu aby pokazac kontrast i okropienstwo wojny. War is a continuation of politics by different means. Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars.
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