An eyewitness to most of the important battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Jomini served with both the French and Allied armies. His firsthand accounts of the conflicts are the most authoritative ever written, and in both historic and practical terms, his masterpiece remains the definitive work on strategy and tactics. Reprint of J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, 1862 edition.
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 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.
On Guerrilla Warfare by Mao Tse-tung, Samuel B Griffith The first documented, systematic study of a truly revolutionary subject, this 1937 text remains the definitive guide to guerrilla warfare. It concisely explains unorthodox strategies that transform disadvantages into benefits.
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.