The Development of Strategical Science During the 19th Century
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
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- Title
- The Development of Strategical Science During the 19th Century
- Author
- Rudolph von Caemmerer
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1527616908
- ISBN 13
- 9781527616905
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- Modern Military and War History
A clear, in‑depth look at how strategical science evolved in the 19th century and why it matters today.
This historical study examines the theory of war as a science. It presents a broad view of strategy’s main ideas, tracing how thinking about war changed from Clausewitz to Moltke and beyond. The work aims to illuminate the thinking behind strategic choices, not to provide a step‑by‑step manual. It discusses how leaders viewed the balance between theory and practice and why a single point of view can guard against inconsistency in military judgment.
Readers will encounter foundational questions about strategy, tactics, and the role of historical example in shaping modern warfare. The book weighs different methods used by great commanders, analyzes how ideas about concentration, mobility, and the uses of force evolved, and considers how present conditions alter old principles. It emphasizes that sound strategy rests on practical understanding as much as on theoretical insight.
- Defines the theory of strategy and its practical limits, focusing on the nineteenth century.
- Comparisons of key figures and schools of thought, including Moltke, Napoleon, Willisen, and Clausewitz.
- Explains how historical experience informs modern military thinking without promising a single universal rule.
- Offers a framework for evaluating strategic decisions through the lens of core principles and real‑world constraints.
Ideal for readers curious about the development of strategic thought and its relevance to contemporary discussions of war and peace.
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