Instructions for His Generals by Thomas Raphael Phillips

Instructions for His Generals by Thomas Raphael Phillips

The king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, Frederick the Great ranks among eighteenth-century Europe's most enlightened rulers. In addition to abolishing serfdom in his domains and promoting religious tolerance, he was an ardent patron of the arts and an accomplished musician. Diplomacy without arms, he observed, is like music without instruments. Frederick's expertise at military matters is reflected in his successful defense of his territory during the Seven Years' War, in which he fought all the great powers of Europe. His brilliant theories on strategy, tactics, and discipline are all explained in this vital text.
War is not an affair of chance, Frederick asserted, adding that a great deal of knowledge, study, and meditation is necessary to conduct it well. In this book, he presents the fundamentals of warfare, discussing such timeless considerations as leadership qualities, the value of surprise, and ways to conquer an enemy who possesses superior forces. The soundness of his advice was endorsed by Napoleon himself, who once advised, Read and re-read the campaigns of Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar . . . and Frederick. This is the only way to become a great captain and to master the secrets of the art of war.

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ISBN 13	9780486444031
ISBN 10	0486444031
Title	Instructions for His Generals
Author	Thomas Raphael Phillips
Series	Dover Military History Weapons Armor
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc.
Year published	2012-02-29
Number of pages	112
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