Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Princeton university press, 1984, particularly if you are using this book for your scholarly or research work. Graham translator nadia may has narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, has earned numerous earphones awards, and was named a. His response was to write a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. Perhaps best known among his numerous pronouncements is that war is a continuation of politics by other means. He coined the famous or infamous depending on how you see it war is the continuation of politics by another means. On war also widely known by its german name vom kriege is considered to be clausewitz s.
War of course involves a contest of physical force. On war also widely known by its german name vom kriege is considered to be clausewitzs magnum opus, despite the fact it. Perhaps best known among his numerous pronouncements is that war is a continuation of politics by. Carl thiem klinikum frauenklinik informationen zum carl. A newly abridged edition of clausewitz s classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. However, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work. Read by timothy ferguson with linda ferguson in section 2. Published posthumously between 1832 and 1835 by clausewitzs wife, on war delivers a. Perhaps best known among his numerous pronouncements is that war. It has been translated into english several times as on war. Clausewitz ventured deep into the nature of war as he spent a great amount of time, years, writing about war. It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an allembracing theory of how war works. A classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. His theories and observations in this work have been heeded by military strategists for nearly two.
This book is a classic and a must for every one interested in military history and history in general. Jan 21, 2012 however, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work. Matthijs jolles at the university of chicago during world war. Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. Clausewitzs on war and sun tzus art of war in one volume. Graham translation of clausewitz s vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. In his book, on war, clausewitz wrote how to win a war, how to build an army, and what war is. Amongst large masses, boldness is a force, the special cultivation of which can never be to the detriment of other forces, because the great mass is bound to a higher will by the framework and joints of the. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. He was a prussian war strategist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th century. Published posthumously between 1832 and 1835 by clausewitz s wife, on war delivers a deep insight into various concepts and schools of thought connected to war.
On war also widely known by its german name vom kriege is considered to be clausewitz s magnum opus, despite the fact it remained unfinished at the time of his death. Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about whats great and not so great in cottbus and. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and. We have released a new version of the hoopla web site. In his book vom kriege on war the expression is explained. Its coherence and ambition are unmatched by other military literature. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right. Strategic minds is dedicated to the mental processes applied by an individual in the context of achieving success in an activity, such as a game. Previous part 4 next part 6 this is distinguished from mere bravery, and still more from enthusiasm for the business of war. In the last analysis it is at moral, not physical strength that all military action is directed moral factors, then, are the ultimate determinants in war.
After more than a century and a half, clausewitz s work remains the most. Of all the efforts to discover existential truths about the fundamental nature of war, clausewitzs on war comes closest to the mark. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The translation of clausewitzs on war is the 1943 version done by german literary scholar o. This recording is the unabridged text of the first two books of clausewitz s massive three volume treatise on war. This audiobook is based on a 1909 english translation. He wrote the book on war, in which he said that war is the continuation of politics by other means.
His most notable work, vom kriege on war, was unfinished at his death. War is a trial of moral and physical forces by means of the latter. Grahams translation of the original work is adequate. His work and ideas have significantly influenced the strategic theory and his statements and beliefs are among the most frequently cited, and also among the most controversial. A prussian soldier and writer, clausewitz is said to have distilled napoleon into theory. The 197684 howardparet version is the standard translation today.
Wallach as most would suspect when studying clausewitz is looking to establish relations between the military and politics. After more than a century and a half, clausewitz s work remains the most comprehensive, perceptive, and modern contribution to politicalmilitary and. Clausewitzs conception of war is strikingly unique. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. This recording is the unabridged text of the first two books of clausewitzs massive three volume treatise on war. Perhaps the most famous work on the philosophy of war, and the effective use of military force, by a.
War is a continuation of politics by different means. Translation of vom kriege prepared under the auspices of the center of international studies, princeton university. Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers. Feb 26, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. His magnus opus on war is used by military historians, strategists, and politicians to this day. On war also widely known by its german name vom kriege is considered to be clausewitz s magnum opus, despite the fact it remained unfinished at the time of his death published posthumously between 1832 and 1835 by clausewitz s wife, on war delivers a deep insight into various concepts and schools of thought connected to war. The first is certainly a necessary constituent part of it, but in the same way as bravery, which is a natural gift in some men.
213 180 1198 859 1292 834 315 1145 265 490 825 448 1045 870 1327 720 829 1171 1088 15 777 288 388 546 232 1270 1109 606 1063 131 1533 681 969 1348 395 63 568 1475 1094 850 419