Carl von clausewitz on war audiobook

On war is the wests premier work on the philosophy of war. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. After more than a century and a half, clausewitzs work remains the most comprehensive, perceptive, and modern contribution to politicalmilitary and strategic thought. Since the works first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals. On war is considered to be the first modern book of military strategy. Feb 26, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. His teachings combined strategy with military knowledge to produce a dialectic approach to the philosophy. Consider the more modern versions and other relevant books shown below.

On war also widely known by its german name vom kriege is considered to be clausewitzs magnum opus, despite the fact it remained unfinished at the time of his death published posthumously between 1832 and 1835 by clausewitzs wife, on war delivers a deep insight into various concepts and schools of thought connected to war. In reality, this book is an overturn in the war theory. His theories and observations in this work have been heeded by military strategists for nearly two hundred years. These books give the theory and goals of war that can be applied to conquering meeting rooms and empires. In section 2, the reader timothy ferguson was assisted by linda ferguson. This volume of on war includes topics of the nature, theory, and strategy of war and combat. His magnus opus on war is used by military historians, strategists, and politicians to this day. In fact, in what branch of human activity should boldness have a right of citizenship if not in war. Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers. Perhaps best known among his numerous pronouncements is that war is a continuation of politics by other means. Princeton university press, 1984, particularly if you are using this book for your scholarly or research work.

A classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. Other soldiers before him had written treatises on various military subjects, but none undertook a great philosophical examination of war on the scale of clausewitzs. It has been translated into english several times as on war. A newly abridged edition of clausewitzs classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. Graham 1808 1883 a classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the napoleonic wars. He coined the famous or infamous depending on how you see it war is the continuation of politics by another means. Published posthumously between 1832 and 1835 by clausewitzs wife, on war delivers a. Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.

He served in the campaigns of 179394 on the rhine, after which he seems to have devoted some time to the study of the scientific branches of his profession. Sensitively abridged to retain all the essential chapters on the conduct and philosophy of warfare. The 197684 howardparet version is the standard translation today. On war also widely known by its german name vom kriege is considered to be clausewitzs magnum opus, despite the fact it remained unfinished at the time of his death. However, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work.

May 02, 2010 this audiobook is based on a 1909 english translation. Grahams translation of the original work is adequate. A history, sir lawrence freedman, one of the worlds leading authorities on war and international politics, captures the vast history of strategic thinking, in a consistently engaging and insightful account of how strategy came to pervade every aspect of our lives. Read by timothy ferguson with linda ferguson in section 2. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Graham translation of clausewitzs vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. In clausewitzs view the idea of total war was an impossibility, although in the modern world that impossibility has become a reality in the form of nuclear war. A painting of the the battle of moscow, 7th september 1812, from 1822 by louisfrancois lejeune. Graham translator nadia may has narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, has earned numerous earphones awards, and was named a golden voice by audiofile magazine. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A newly abridged edition of clausewitz s classic study of war, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret. Clausewitz ventured deep into the nature of war as he spent a great amount of time, years, writing about war. The beautifully reproduced illustrated 1908 edition, with introduction by andy mcnab, notes by col.

Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A prussian soldier and writer, clausewitz is said to have distilled napoleon into theory. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Nadia may or donada peters has narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, has earned numerous earphones awards, and was named a golden. Legendary 17thcentury swordsman miyamoto musashis exposition of sword fighting, strategy, and zen philosophy. Graham translation of clausewitz s vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. It is commonly believed that clausewitzs treatise had a greater impact on military leaders of the late xix and xx centuries than any other book. War is merely a wrestling match on an extensive scale, an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfil our will. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. On war also widely known by its german name vom kriege is considered to be clausewitzs.