ISBN10: 0140444270, ISBN13: 9780140444278, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Jul 1982] Softcover Neuware - 'War is an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to our will'Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon's own military actions, Clausewitz illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and to make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation. Combining military theory and pratice,On Warhas had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare.This edition contains a detailed introduction examining Von Clausewitz's skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as bibliography, notes and a glossary.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced ...
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ISBN10: 0140444270, ISBN13: 9780140444278, [publisher: Penguin, London.] Softcover 461 pages, includes index. A clean, straight book. Scan available.
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ISBN10: 0140444270, ISBN13: 9780140444278, [publisher: Penguin Classics] Softcover In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate. Translator(s): Graham, Colonel J. J. Num Pages: 464 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 316. . 1982. paperback. . . . .
[Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 1982]

ISBN10: 0140444270, ISBN13: 9780140444278, [publisher: Penguin Publishing Group] Softcover Prussian general and military theorist Charles Von Clausewitz was born in the Prussian city of Burg in 1780. He was commissioned to take part in the campaigns of the First Coalition against Revolutionary France. He is most famous for his military treatise
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1982]
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ISBN10: 0140444270, ISBN13: 9780140444278, [publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate.
[Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1982]

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ISBN10: 0140444270, ISBN13: 9780140444278, [publisher: Penquin Classics, London] Softcover 460 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. Combining Military Theory And Practice, This Has Had A Profound Influence On Subsequent Thinking On Warfare.
[Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 1982]
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