About This Book
On War (1832) is widely considered to be a landmark book on the subject of war. In its serious and thoughtful consideration of why and how states engage in warfare, it continues to be an influential piece of writing centuries later.
Who Should Read This?
- History buffs
- Those interested in the politics and morality of war
- Anyone curious about military strategy
About the Author
Carl von Clausewitz was a general in the Prussian army who fought in many battles during the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Jena and the Battle of Borodino. Following these experiences, he spent over ten years writing On War. Though it was incomplete at the time of his death in 1831, it was posthumously published by his wife the following year.
