On War, Volumes I, II, III (Complete Set of 3 Volumes): Volumes I, II, III

Author: Carl von Clausewitz
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Publish Date: 1997-02-01
Features: People outside the military field may not have systematically read On War, but most are familiar with the famous quote, "War is the continuation of politics by other means," which originates from On War. On War quickly gained widespread recognition worldwide upon its publication and was highly valued by military professionals in various countries, regarded as a classic work of military theory and a must-read for those studying military theory. Since the 19th century, many renowned German generals have been devoted readers of On War. It is said that Hitler often placed On War on his desk, but if he had truly understood the principles of On War, he might not have repeated Napoleon's tragic mistake of invading Russia in the harsh winter. Russian Marxists, on the other hand, meticulously studied On War and skillfully applied its ideas. For example, the Soviet government published notes from Lenin's reading of On War in 1933. Stalin even developed his own military thought based on On War. This glimpse into the immense appeal of On War is evident.