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Clausewitz and the State: The Man, His Theories, and His Times
Peter Paret
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Description for Clausewitz and the State: The Man, His Theories, and His Times
Paperback. Presents a comprehensive analysis of one of the significant thinkers of modern Europe. This book 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. It is useful for anyone interested in Clausewitz and his theories. Num Pages: 496 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; HBJD; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 696.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
695g
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691131306
SKU
V9780691131306
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About Peter Paret
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).
Reviews for Clausewitz and the State: The Man, His Theories, and His Times
Praise 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
Raymond Aron, Annales Praise for the original edition: A major scholarly achievement.
T.C.W. Blanning, English Historical Review