{"product_id":"on-war-9780691018546","title":"On War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most authoritative and feature-rich edition of \u003ci\u003eOn War\u003c\/i\u003e in English\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarl von Clausewitz's\u003ci\u003e On War\u003c\/i\u003e is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, political leaders, and intellectuals. First published in 1976 and revised in 1984, Michael Howard and Peter Paret's Princeton edition of Clausewitz's classic work has itself achieved classic status and is widely regarded as the best translation and standard edition of \u003ci\u003eOn War\u003c\/i\u003e in English. This feature-rich edition includes an essay by Paret on the genesis of Clausewitz's book, an essay by Howard on Clausewitz's influence, and an essay by Bernard Brodie on the continuing relevance of \u003ci\u003eOn War\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, Brodie provides a lengthy and detailed commentary on and guide to reading \u003ci\u003eOn War\u003c\/i\u003e, and the edition also includes a comprehensive index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Howard \u003c\/b\u003e(1922-2019) was a leading British military historian who held professorships at the University of Oxford and Yale University. His many books included \u003ci\u003eThe Franco-Prussian War\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWar in European History\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003ePeter Paret\u003c\/b\u003e (1924-2020) was professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His many books include \u003ci\u003eClausewitz in His Time\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Cognitive Challenge of War\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton), and \u003ci\u003eClausewitz and the State\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton). He received the Pritzker Literary Award for lifetime achievement in military writing. \u003cb\u003eBernard Brodie\u003c\/b\u003e (1910-1978), who wrote widely on military and nuclear strategy, was professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50616633753874,"sku":"9780691018546","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_06f139b8-5be2-43c2-add7-4e317db5bf36.jpg?v=1732505917","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/on-war-9780691018546","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}