Masters of War; Classical Strategic Thought

Masters of War; Classical Strategic Thought

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This study is based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war by Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Mao Tse-tung and, to a lesser extent, by Jomini and Machiavelli. The central conclusion 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 contains five new chapters. One of these concerns Clausewitz' insights into the problem of war termination. Another is dedicated to the importance of correctly identifying the nature of war. The author has also added a chapter on Corbett's naval strategy, the relation of his work to the spirit of that of Sun Tzu, and in particular the issue of limited war and war by limited contingency.

Masters of War,Michael Handel,Frank Cass,0714681326,1780-1831.,6th cent. B.C,6th cent. B.C.,Clausewitz, Carl von,,History,Military,Military - General,Military Science,Military art and science,Political Freedom & Security - International Secur,Sunzi bing fa,Sunzi,,Technology & Industrial Arts,Vom Kriege,Political Science / International Security,Theory of warfare & military science

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