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On war

Carl von Clausewitz ; edited and translated by Michael Howard and Peter Paret ; introductory essays by Peter Paret, Michael Howard, and Bernard Brodie ; with a commentary by Bernard Brodie ; index by Rosalie West

Princeton University Press, 1984, c1976

8th print., with corrections and index

Other Title

Vom Kriege

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Translation of: Vom Kriege

"Prepared under the auspices of the Center of International Studies, Princeton University"--Facing p. of t.p.

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

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, statesmen, and intellectuals.

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  • NCID
    BA00408707
  • ISBN
    • 0691056579
  • LCCN
    84003401
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ger
  • Place of Publication
    Princeton, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 732 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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