History of Western Strategic Thought

Author: Jomini
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Strategic thought explores the theory and application of war, analyzing the ebb and flow of war and peace. Therefore, to seek security one must first study strategy; strategic ignorance is a fatal mistake. (Author) This book weaves together eras as its longitude and ideas as its latitude, tracing the development and evolution of strategic thought in the Western world from ancient Greece to the end of World War II. It provides a detailed and in-depth introduction and analysis of the core concepts of major strategic thinkers, the interplay between their ideas and the historical context, as well as their impact on global affairs and later generations, making it an essential reference for those seeking to enter the hall of Western strategic thought.