The Origins of Military Thought by Azar Gat

The Origins of Military Thought by Azar Gat

This book sheds new light on the origins and nature of modern military thinking. The ideas of Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831)--which remain at the core of strategic analysis today--have previously been examined apart from their 18th-century cultural and philosophical roots. Gat here demonstrates the extent to which culture affects military theory by relating a series of military thinkers to their cultural backgrounds. He also provides a provocative critique of Clausewitz's classic work On War, and demonstrates how the major currents of modern military thought have evolved from the cultural frameworks and historical outlooks of both the German Movement and the Enlightenment.

`admirably lucid study of modern military thought' Times Literary Supplement
`excellent monograph ... he has undoubtedly provided useful guidance to the reading of On War, and the book as a whole merits careful study and reflection.' Brian Bond, Journal of Strategic Studies

Gat, Azar: - Azar Gat is Ezer Weitzman Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Tel Aviv University. His more recent publications include A History of Military Thought: From the Enlightenment to the Cold War (2001), War in Human Civilization (2006), named one of the best books of the year by The Times Literary Supplement, and Victorious and Vulnerable: Why Democracy Won in the 20th Century and How it is Still Imperilled (2010).

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ISBN 13	9780198202578
ISBN 10	0198202571
Title	The Origins of Military Thought
Author	Azar Gat
Series	Oxford Historical Monographs
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	1991-09-05
Number of pages	296
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