Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought - Couverture souple

Handel, Michael I.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0714681326 ISBN 13 : 9780714681320

Editeur : Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

Masters of War This study is based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war, the central conclusion being that the logic of waging war and of strategic thinking is as universal and timeless as human nature itself. Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

This is the first comprehensive study based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war by Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Mao Tse-tung, and to a lesser extent, Jomini and Machiavelli. Brushing stereotypes aside, the author takes a fresh look at what these strategic thinkers actually said—not what they are widely believed to have said. He finds that despite their apparent differences in terms of time, place, cultural background, and level of material/technological development, all had much more in common than previously supposed. In fact, the central conclusion of this book is that the logic of waging war and of strategic thinking is as universal and timeless as human nature itself.

This third, revised and expanded edition includes five new chapters and some new charts and diagrams.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0714681326
• ISBN 13: 9780714681320
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 510