| On Clausewitz: A Study of Military and Political Ideas 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Smith, H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403935874 ISBN-13: 9781403935878 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $94.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: Clausewitz is often quoted but more often misunderstood. "On Clausewitz" presents his central ideas about war and politics--such as war as an instrument of policy, the concept of Absolute War, friction and the fog of war--in a clear and systematic fashion. It also presents the man, his life and the military and intellectual environment in which he produced his great work "On War," A final section considers Clausewitz's relevance to the rapidly changing nature of war today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Military - General |
| Dewey: 355.02 |
| LCCN: 2004052588 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 5.44" W x 8.7" (0.92 lbs) 303 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Clausewitz is often quoted but more often misunderstood. On Clausewitz presents his central ideas about war and politics - such as war as an instrument of policy, the concept of Absolute War, friction and the fog of war - in a clear and systematic fashion. It also presents the man, his life and the military and intellectual environment in which he produced his great work On War . A final section considers Clausewitz's relevance to the rapidly changing nature of war today. |
