VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS : CLAUSEWITZ PB A FORMAT – MICHAEL HOWARD

Karl von Clausewitz s study On War was described by the American strategic thinker Bernard Brodie as not simply the greatest, but the only great book about war . It is hard to disagree. Even though he wrote his only major work at a time when the range of firearms was fifty yards, much of what he had to say remains relevant today. Michael Howard explains Clausewitz s ideas in terms both of his experiences as a professional soldier in the Napoleonic Wars, and of the intellectual background of his time. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.