It has been translated into english several times as on war. Sensitively abridged to retain all the essential chapters on. We believe it was scanned from the first edition or a very modern edition which had corrected for changes introduced by clausewitzs later editors. His most notable work, vom kriege on war, was unfinished at his death. Yet, what he left us captures a number of fundamental truths. Clausewitz was meant to revise his book but died before finishing the task. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals.
Clausewitzs 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. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Clausewitz was een realist in veel verschillende zintuigen en, terwijl in. Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers.
We believe it was scanned from the first edition or a very modern edition which had corrected for changes introduced by clausewitz s later editors. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Available in the national library of australia collection. Clausewitzs conception of war is strikingly unique. Clausewitz was a realist in many different senses and, while in. This link goes to the 19th german edition published by dummlers, clausewitz s original publisher. It was edited by the esteemed german scholar werner hahlweg and is. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Clausewitz was a realist in many different senses and, while in some respects a romantic. He is most famous for his military treatise vom kriege, translated into english as on war. Zijn meest opmerkelijke werk, vom kriege on war, was onafgewerkt bij zijn dood. Vom kriege and in his other writings, it becomes clear that clausewitz had a.
Clausewitzs ideas, which focused on the political utility of war. He is generally well known for his military treatise vom kriege, converted into english as on war. Clausewitz has served in the rhine battle 17931794 when the prussian armed force attacked france during the french revolution and in the napoleonic wars from 1806 to 1815. He was commissioned to take part in the campaigns of the first coalition against revolutionary france. Of all the efforts to discover existential truths about the fundamental nature of war, clausewitzs on war comes closest to the mark. Tragically, clausewitz died before he could complete his work. His book so becomes a usage manual for the world we live in, and the ultimate means to ends. A newly abridged edition of clausewitzs classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. Princeton university press books are printed on acidfree paper and meet the. Clausewitz has served in the rhine campaign 17931794, when the prussian army invaded france during the french revolution and in the napoleonic wars. Translation of vom kriege prepared under the auspices of the center of international studies, princeton university. It has been posted to the clausewitz homepage by clausewitz.
Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. If the mind is to emerge unscathed from this relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable. Most of it was written after the napoleonic wars and was published after his death. This is an electronic reprint of the original article.
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