ePub Uniforms and Weapons of the Crimean War (Careers Series) by Robert Wilkinson-Latham in History

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This is the first comprehensive study based on a detailed textual analysis of the classical works on war by Clausewitz; Sun Tzu; Mao Tse-tung; and to a lesser extent; Jomini and Machiavelli. Brushing stereotypes aside; the author takes a fresh look at what these strategic thinkers actually said―not what they are widely believed to have said. He finds that despite their apparent differences in terms of time; place; cultural background; and level of material/technological development; all had much more in common than previously supposed. In fact; the central conclusion of this book is that the logic of waging war and of strategic thinking is as universal and timeless as human nature itself. This third; revised and expanded edition includes five new chapters and some new charts and diagrams.