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Clausewitz and the State: The Man, His Theories, and His Times
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Clausewitz and the State: The Man, His Theories, and His Times
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peter Paret
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:496 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Military history |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691131306
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Classifications | Dewey:943.06092 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
Edition |
Revised edition
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Illustrations |
5 halftones.
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
25 March 2007 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Originally published in 1976, Clausewitz and the State presents a comprehensive analysis of one of the significant thinkers of modern Europe. Peter Paret combines social and military history and psychological interpretation with a study of Clausewitz's military theories and of his unduly neglected historical and political writing. This timely new edition includes a preface which allows Paret to recount the past thirty years of discussion on Clausewitz and respond to critics. A companion volume to Clausewitz's On War, this book is indispensable to anyone interested in Clausewitz and his theories, and their proper historical context.
Author Biography
Peter Paret is Professor Emeritus in the School of Historical Studies of the Institute for Advanced Study. He is the author of many books and coeditor of "Clausewitz's On War" (Princeton).
ReviewsPraise for the original edition: "A rich, precise biography ... that definitely fills a gap in the literature."--Raymond Aron, Annales Praise for the original edition: "A major scholarly achievement."--T.C.W. Blanning, English Historical Review
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