Clausewitz and Contemporary War

Clausewitz and Contemporary War
Author: Antulio J. Echevarria II
Publsiher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2007-09-27
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780191647611

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While many scholars agree that Clausewitz's On War is frequently misunderstood, almost none have explored his methodology to see whether it might enhance our understanding of his concepts. This book lays out Clausewitz's methodology in a brisk and straightforward style. It then uses that as a basis for understanding his contributions to the ever growing body of knowledge of war. The specific contributions this study addresses are Clausewitz's theories concerning the nature of war, the relationship between war and politics, and several of the major principles of strategy he examined. These theories and principles lie at the heart of the current debates over the nature of contemporary conflict. They also underpin much of the instruction that prepares military and civilian leaders for their roles in the development and execution of military strategy. Thus, they are important even in circles where Clausewitz is only briefly studied. While understanding On War is no more a prerequisite for winning wars than knowledge is a requirement for exercising power, Clausewitz's opus has become something of an authoritative reference for those desiring to expand their knowledge of war. By linking method and concept, this book contributes significantly to that end.

Clausewitz and Contemporary War

Clausewitz and Contemporary War
Author: Antulio J. Echevarria II
Publsiher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2007-09-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780199231911

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An engaging new interpretation of Clausewitz's classic On War and its relevance to contemporary world conflicts.

Clausewitz and Contemporary War

Clausewitz and Contemporary War
Author: Antulio Joseph Echevarria
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2007
Genre: Military art and science
ISBN: OCLC:486997697

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This is an engaging interpretation of Clausewitz's classic 'On War' and its relevance to contemporary world conflicts. The specific contributions this study addresses are Clausewitz's theories concerning the nature of war, the relationship between war and politics, and several of the major principles of strategy he examined.

Clausewitz s Contemporary Relevance

Clausewitz s Contemporary Relevance
Author: Robert Carlyle
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1995
Genre: Armed Forces
ISBN: STANFORD:36105021518183

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"This paper will re-evaluate the validity of the central propositions in On War with respect to modern technological, economic, political, and social conditions. This reappraisal is carried out in order to answer whether or not Clausewitz's approach to the study of war has any relevance for the modern analyst of defence. Moreover, it is essential to bear in mind that any general theory of war must include not only the historical and current forms that war has taken on, but it must be able to adapt to change in the future. Thus, this study is largely deductive and speculative; however, because war is a practical activity, constant reference must always be made to reality ... In order to determine if Clausewitz's approach is still relevant, this paper will discuss the original theory, challenges to it, and the possibility of theoretical growth in response to the limitations"--Page 3

On War

On War
Author: Carl von Clausewitz
Publsiher: Good Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2023-08-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: EAN:4066339538344

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"On War" by Carl von Clausewitz (translated by J. J. Graham). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Clausewitz and Modern Strategy

Clausewitz and Modern Strategy
Author: Michael I. Handel
Publsiher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1986
Genre: Military art and science
ISBN: 9780714632940

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Clausewitz and Modern Strategy is the first-ever volume devoted to the influence and interpretation of Clausewitz' On War to be published in the English language. Among all the better-known works on military theory in Western civilization, it is Carl von Clausewitz' magnum opus that has been able to withstand every kind of political, social, economic, and technological change since it first appeared in 1832 and will always remain of more than purely historical interest. This collection of essays, first presented at an international conference on Clausewitz at the US Army War College in April 1985, spans every possible aspect of Clausewitz' influence. It is grouped into three parts. The first addresses the issue of whether an early nineteenth-century book on war is still pertinent today in an era when war - more than any other human activity - has been revolutionized by modern technology. In the second part, analyses are made of selected theoretical concepts and other specific subjects discussed by Clausewitz, ranging from chance and uncertainty, space and time, and intelligence in war to guerrilla warfare. The final part takes a critical look at Clausewitz' influence on the development of strategic doctrines in several European countries, as well as the degree to which his theories were not only understood but misunderstood by various military thinkers. In many instances, Clausewitz' readers interpreted his ideas out of context and selectively employed his theories to match their own preconceived notions. Like many other works on political theory and philosophy, On War is not always easy to read and understand. Clausewitz and Modern Strategy provides an excellent introduction to the complex world of Clauswitzian thought, offering a better overall understanding of Clausewitz' key concepts, his system of thinking, and his influence on the study of modern war. It is indispensable reading for all students, military historians, strategic analysts and thinkers.

Clausewitz in the Twenty First Century

Clausewitz in the Twenty First Century
Author: Hew Strachan,Andreas Herberg-Rothe
Publsiher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2007-09-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780199232024

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The volume considers Clausewitz's timeless On War against the background of actual armed conflict. With scholars from a range of disciplines and countries, it throws new light on a classic text and contemporary issues.

War Clausewitz and the Trinity

War  Clausewitz and the Trinity
Author: Thomas Waldman
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2016-02-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781317000464

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Today, the ideas of Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) are employed almost ubiquitously in strategic studies, military history and defence literatures, but often in a manner which distorts their true meaning. In this book, Waldman explores Clausewitz’s central theoretical device for understanding war - the ’remarkable trinity’ of politics, chance and passion. By situating the great Prussian in historical context, he presents a conception truer to Clausewitz’s intention. Seeking to achieve this through an in-depth reinterpretation of On War and Clausewitz’s other writings, conducted through the prism of the trinity, this book draws on existing studies but argues that there is room for clarification. It presents fresh perspectives into aspects of Clausewitz's thought and emphasises elements of his theory that have often been neglected. Furthermore, it provides a solid basis from which debate on the nature of modern war can move forward.