It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an allembracing theory of how war works. Le chapitre 2 est integralement consacre a une introduction a l. He was a prussian war strategist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th century, whose work still holds sway in. Graham translation of clausewitzs vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. Lanalisi e partizionata secondo una distinzione tematica dei principali nuclei. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been. He is most famous for his military treatise vom kriege, translated into english as on war. In his most famous work, on war, clausewitz describes this belief and explains how this relationship must exist in reality. This volume of on war includes topics of the nature, theory, and strategy of war and combat.
His work and ideas have significantly influenced the strategic theory and his statements and beliefs are among the most frequently cited, and also among the most controversial. Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers. Its coherence and ambition are unmatched by other military literature. Consider the more modern versions and other relevant books shown below. When i served in the air force officer corps thirty years ago, there were three books found in the office of every commanding officer i had. Available in the national library of australia collection. It discusses clausewitz theory on war, and try to explore if it is still relevant to the new wars like what so called the war on. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. These books give the theory and goals of war that can be applied to conquering meeting rooms and empires. Clausewitz expresses herein are not those of napoleonof whom he has often and erroneously been proclaimed the high priest. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Their combined citations are counted only for the first article. The theory of warfare tries to discover how we may gain a preponderance of physical forces and material advantages at the decisive point. It has been translated into english several times as on war.
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