On war 1832 german version, and 1873 english translation, trans. Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. It is derived from the german original, clausewitzs vom kriege berlin. On war is one of the first books on modern military strategy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Clausewitz was a realist in many different senses and. Vom kriege has been translated into english several times as on war. His most notable work, vom kriege on war, was unfinished at his death. The library of alexandria is an independent small business publishing.
It is based on his observations and his own experience in the french revolution and the napoleonic wars. Jan 30, 2018 clausewitz s works were published posthumously, edited by his widow, and these, the first three volumes of ten, contain the first appearance of vom kriege on war, his dialectical analysis of the. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is most famous for his military treatise vom kriege, translated into english as on war. It has been translated into english several times as on war. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and.
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