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Vom Kriege

by Carl von Clausewitz · 1835

Philosophy · ranked #59 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Vom Kriege is the basic work on the Western way of war. For Clauswitz, war is "politics by other means". It concentrates on defeating the enemy by massing overwhelming force at the enemy's weak point.

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Category
Philosophy
First published
1835 · 1830s
Author
Carl von Clausewitz
Standing
Recommended

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