Published in 1832, a year after his death, on war is regarded by military experts even today as the definitive study of warfare. Continuously emphasizing that war is a continuity of policy by other means, clausewitz, in his 20 years work, has defined perfectly the theory of war, its tactical and strategic purposes. Ebook au format pdf gratuit telechargement clausewitz pdf. Adorned with many historical examples, this book is certainly historys greatest masterpiece. On warbook iii wikisource, the free online library. This volume has been translated from the original german by colonel j. Clausewitzs chilling words, the suggestion that war purges decadence and revitalizes national life, resonate beyond his own times, pointing forward. Clausewitz was a realist in many different senses and, while in some respects a romantic, also drew heavily on the rationalist ideas of the european enlightenment. His most notable work, vom kriege on war, was unfinished at his death. Clausewitz, a prussian general who fought against napoleon, quite literally wrote the book on war. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Barnes and noble isbn 0760755973 oldest english translation. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Feb 26, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Clausewitz in breda, koblenz en berlijn militaire spectator. War, however, is not the action of a living force upon a lifeless mass total nonresistance would be no war at all but always the collision of two living forces, the ultimate aim of waging war, as formulated here, must be taken as applying to both sides. Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. It is based on his observations and his own experience in the french revolution and the napoleonic wars.
The clausewitz gesellschaft has also posted a full version of vom kriege. August 1749 in frankfurt am main als johann wolfgang goethe. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. On war has become one of the most respected classics on military strategy. He was commissioned to take part in the campaigns of the first coalition against revolutionary france. It was written mostly after the napoleonic wars 18161830. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The 197684 howardparet version is the standard translation today. Clausewitz has served in the rhine campaign 17931794, when the prussian army invaded france during the french revolution and in the napoleonic wars from 1806 to 1815. Clausewitz on strategy download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers. Published by the hanseatische verlagsanstalt, or the hanseatic publishing house, but printed in occupied paris circa 1940. On war, princeton, princeton university press, 1976, rev. Graham translation of clausewitz s vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. It has been translated into english several times as on war. It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an allembracing theory of how war works. On war is one of the first books on modern military strategy. This conclusion is based on various features of the text, but particularly on the famous paragraph in chapter 6b of book 8, which concerns the relationship of the top military commander to the political cabinet. Vom kriege has been translated into english several times as on war.
On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Clausewitz enlisted in the prussian army in, and in 95 he took part and was commissioned in the campaigns of the first. Clausewitz was a realist in many different senses and, while in. The book is considered one of the most important works on strategy and politicalmilitary analysis ever written, and the book remains controversial and influential to this. He is most famous for his military treatise vom kriege, translated into english as on war. Krieg dem kriege ernst friedrich, gerd ernst friedrich, gerd krumeich krieg dem. Its coherence and ambition are unmatched by other military literature. His most notable work, vom kriege, was unfinished at his death. His work and ideas have significantly influenced the strategic theory and his statements and beliefs are among the most frequently cited, and also among the most controversial.
His ideas remain widely taught in military schools, and are, more than ever, essential to the modern strategist. Krieg dem kriege ernst friedrich, gerd ernst friedrich, gerd krumeich krieg dem kriege jetzt kaufen. War therefore is an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfill our will. Graham translation of clausewitzs vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. Consider the more modern versions and other relevant books shown below.
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