Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age by Paret, Peter

Description: CGSCILECommand and General Staff College Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age is a collection of essays that explores the theory and practice of war over the past five centuries, analyzing its strategic characteristics, political functions, and social impacts. The book is a blend of general history and military theory, spanning from the Renaissance to the present. It builds on an earlier 1943 collection, with some essays revised and many new ones added. The essays cover a broad range of topics, including major military theorists such as Machiavelli, Clausewitz, Marx, and Engels, as well as key political and military figures like Napoleon, Churchill, and Mao. Other essays trace the evolution of military strategy, such as the development of American strategy and the emergence of revolutionary war, while some focus on specific conflicts like the World Wars. The relationship between technology, policy, and war in the nuclear age is also examined. Each essay situates military thought and action within its political, social, and economic context. Collectively, the volume reinterprets war as a powerful force in history, emphasizing that understanding its past is crucial for controlling it in the future.

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