On War (Indexed Edition)

Carl Von Clausewitz; Edited & Translated by Michael Howard, Peter Paret; Introductory Essays-Peter Paret, Michael Howard, Bernard Brodie; Commentary-Bernard Brodie; Index-Rosalie West

ISBN 10: 0691056579 / ISBN 13: 9780691056579

Published by Princeton Univ. Press, 1984

About this Item

8th Printing w/corrections and index (1984). VERY GOOD in a good Mylar protected dust jacket in Mylar protection. DJ has light wear and foxing. Foxing also on text block edges and end papers. No marks in text. Binding is tight and square. xii, 732 pages ; 25 cm. . . . . . . . *Carl von Clausewitz's On War* has been called, *not simply the greatest, but the only truly great book on war.* It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an all-embracing theory of how war works. Its coherence and ambition are unmatched by other military literature. On War is full of sharp observation, biting irony, and memorable phrases, the most famous being, *war is a continuation of politics by other means.* -- Publisher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On War (Indexed Edition)
• Publisher: Princeton Univ. Press
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0691056579
• ISBN 13: 9780691056579
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good, Foxing
• Weight: 39 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • History::Military

About this title

Synopsis

The most authoritative and feature-rich edition of On War in English

Carl von Clausewitz’s On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, political leaders, and intellectuals. First published in 1976 and revised in 1984, Michael Howard and Peter Paret’s Princeton edition of Clausewitz’s classic work has itself achieved classic status and is widely regarded as the best translation and standard edition of On War in English. This feature-rich edition includes an essay by Paret on the genesis of Clausewitz’s book, an essay by Howard on Clausewitz’s influence, and an essay by Bernard Brodie on the continuing relevance of On War. In addition, Brodie provides a lengthy and detailed commentary on and guide to reading On War, and the edition also includes a comprehensive index.

About the Author

Michael Howard (1922–2019) was a leading British military historian who held professorships at the University of Oxford and Yale University. His many books included The Franco-Prussian War and War in European History. Peter Paret (1924–2020) was professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His many books include Clausewitz in His Time, The Cognitive Challenge of War (Princeton), and Clausewitz and the State (Princeton). He received the Pritzker Literary Award for lifetime achievement in military writing. Bernard Brodie (1910–1978), who wrote widely on military and nuclear strategy, was professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles.