Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought
by Michael I. Handel
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- Paperback
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 0714681326
- ISBN 13
- 9780714681320
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Synopsis
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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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 066890
- Title
- Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought
- Author
- Michael I. Handel
- Illustrator
- Joseph Schneider
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third Revised Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0714681326
- ISBN 13
- 9780714681320
- Publisher
- Frank Cass Publishers
- Place of Publication
- London / Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Military History, Military Art and Science, Machiavelli, Military analysis, Sun Tzu, Mao Tse-tung
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military;
- X weight
- 35 oz
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