It is derived from the german original, clausewitzs vom kriege berlin. If the mind is to emerge unscathed from this relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable. A classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. Graham translation published by nicholas trubner in london in 1873. It is derived from the german original, clausewitz s vom kriege berlin. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. It appears, however, to be either the very first edition or a very recent edition based on modern scholars reconstruction of clausewitz s original text. We do not know exactly which edition it was scanned from. This ebook compares well with my printed copy of the book, and i can recommend it to anyone who wants to read the german original. His most notable work, vom kriege on war, was unfinished at his death. 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. Clausewitzs conception of war is strikingly unique.
Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers. It has been translated into english several times as on war. It appears, however, to be either the very first edition or a very recent edition based on modern scholars reconstruction of clausewitzs original text. Clausewitz was a realist in many different senses and, while in. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is most famous for his military treatise vom kriege.
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