| Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought REV and Expande Edition Contributor(s): Handel, Michael I. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0714681326 ISBN-13: 9780714681320 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $71.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: This study is based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war by Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Mao Tse-tung and, to a lesser extent, by Jomini and Machiavelli. The central conclusion is that the logic of waging war and of strategic thinking is as universal and timeless as human nature itself. br This third revised and expanded edition contains five new chapters. One of these concerns Clausewitz' insights into the problem of war termination. Another is dedicated to the importance of correctly identifying the nature of war. The author has also added a chapter on Corbett's naval strategy, the relation of his work to the spirit of that of Sun Tzu, and in particular the issue of limited war and war by limited contingency. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
| Dewey: 355.02 |
| LCCN: 00035874 |
| Physical Information: 1.34" H x 6.14" W x 9.18" (2.19 lbs) 510 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first comprehensive study based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war by Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Mao Tse-tung, and to a lesser extent, Jomini and Machiavelli. Brushing stereotypes aside, the author takes a fresh look at what these strategic thinkers actually said--not what they are widely believed to have said. He finds that despite their apparent differences in terms of time, place, cultural background, and level of material/technological development, all had much more in common than previously supposed. In fact, the central conclusion of this book is that the logic of waging war and of strategic thinking is as universal and timeless as human nature itself. This third, revised and expanded edition includes five new chapters and some new charts and diagrams. |
