Clausewitz's Puzzle
The Political Theory of War
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 15 March 2007
- ISBN 9780199202690
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages202 pages
- Size 240x160x20 mm
- Weight 460 g
- Language English 10
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Short description:
This is a comprehensive and extensive interpretation of 'On War' taking into account Clausewitz's previously neglected analysis of war campaigns with the aim of developing a theory of war for the 21st century.
MoreLong description:
Blending detailed contextual analysis with issues in modern-day international relations this book provides a major new analysis of the theory of Clausewitz and its relevance to contemporary society.
This book argues that Clausewitz developed a wide-ranging political theory of war by reflecting on the success, the limitations, and the failure of Napoleon's method of waging war, a theory, which is still relevant in light of contemporary conflict. This new interpretation is the result of reflecting on Clausewitz's theory in light of the new developments and lays down the foundation of a general theory of war by concentrating on Clausewitz's historical analyses of war campaigns.
For the first time analysis of three paradigmatic military campaigns is placed at the centre of understanding surrounding Clausewitz's 'On War': The author argues that the limitations of Napoleon's strategy, as revealed in Russia and in his final defeat, enabled Clausewitz to develop a general theory of war.
This book is a project of the Oxford Leverhulme Programme on the Changing Character of War.
'For those who have a strong interest in and a deep understanding of Clausewitz's theory, this book is stimulating, thought-provoking and valuable.'
Table of Contents:
Part I Prologue
Part II Anti-theses and Ambivalences
Clausewitz and Napoleon: Jena, Moscow, and Waterloo
Violence, Fear, and Power: The Expansion and Limitation of War
Concepts of Absolute and real War
Part III Using Clausewitz to Go Beyond Clausewitz
Clausewitz's legacy: the Trinity
Polarity and Asymmetry Between Attack and Defence
The Formula: Politics in War
