Succinct edition of the influential work, from its observations on the nature and theory of warfare to its outlines of strategic policies: moral force and military virtues, duration and decision of combat, effects of victory and retreat, tactics of offense and defense, planning, and wartime politics. Republication of an anonymous translation published by Cassell and Company, London, 1945.
Principles of War by Carl von Clausewitz The most cited, most controversial, and most modern book on warfare. The author examines moral and psychological aspects of war: courage, audacity, self-sacrifice, the importance of morale and public opinion, more.
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.
The Battles that Changed History by Fletcher Pratt Historian profiles 16 crucial conflicts, ancient to modern, that changed the course of Western civilization. Gripping accounts of battles led by Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Ulysses S. Grant, other commanders. 27 maps.
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.
Reveries on the Art of War by Maurice de Saxe, Gen. Thomas R. Phillips The great 18th-century general provides fascinating insights into a changing world of military tactics, discussing numerous procedural innovations for training troops, forming battle lines, and advancing weapon technology.
Napoleon's Military Maxims by Napoleon Bonaparte, William E. Cairnes, George C. D'Aguilar This rich sampling of the knowledge and wisdom of one of history's greatest military commanders provides a fascinating glimpse of Napoleon's intellectual ability for conducting military operations and the art of conducting statecraft.
