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Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought Paperback - 2000

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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.

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Masters of War is the first comprehensive study based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war by Clauswitz, Sun Tzu, Mao Tse-tung, and, to a lesser extent, Jomini and Machiavelli.

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  • Title Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought
  • Author Michael I. Handel
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 3rd Revised Edit
  • Pages 510
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, U.S.A.
  • Date 2000-09-29
  • Features Annotated, Bibliography, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780714681320 / 0714681326
  • Weight 2.19 lbs (0.99 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.18 x 6.14 x 1.34 in (23.32 x 15.60 x 3.40 cm)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00035874
  • Dewey Decimal Code 355.02
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