Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought

Handel, Michael I.

ISBN 10: 0714681326 / ISBN 13: 9780714681320

Published by Routledge, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714681326
• ISBN 13: 9780714681320
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Michael I. Handel