Influential classic of naval history and tactics still used as text in war colleges. Read by Kaiser Wilhelm, both Roosevelts, other leaders. First paperback edition. 4 maps. 24 battle plans.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu Widely regarded as "The Oldest Military Treatise in the World," this landmark work covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communication, and supplies; the use of terrain, fire, and the seasons of the year; much more.
Principles of Maritime Strategy by Julian S. Corbett This brilliant exposition by a great strategist proposes that the key to maritime dominance lies in effective use of sea lines for communications and in denying that use to the enemy.
The Evolution of War: A Study of Its Role in Early Societies by Maurice R. Davie Highly informative and exhaustive study presents an exceptional collection of cases examining such topics as warfare as the business of one sex, religion as a cause of war, and war for the sake of glory.
Classic Works on the Art of War (Boxed Set) by Sun Tzu, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz Three landmark works on military organization and strategy include the oldest treatise on the subject, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War; Machiavelli's book of the same name; and von Clausewitz's Principles of War.