The Art of War in World History: From Antiquity to the Nuclear Age

by Gérard Chaliand

Book Overview

This engrossing anthology gathers together a remarkable collection of writings on the use of strategy in war. G rard Chaliand has ranged over the whole of human history in assembling this collection-the result is an integration of the annals of military thought that provides a learned framework for understanding global political history.

Included are writings from ancient and modern Europe, China, Byzantium, the Arab world, Persia, and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00IXNARB8
• ISBN13: 9780520079649
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 1101 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An Anthology of Strategy & Strategic Thinking

A monumental reference book! The title of the book in French (I have it both in French and English) would roughly translate into Anthology of Strategy in World History. It puts the accent on the concept of Strategy rather than War. And that's how I use it. I would even call it the History of Strategic Thinking. I am a management and technology expert and this book is one of my reference books on Strategy and on my shelf it sits alongside books on Strategy. What I like most about it, is its historic depth and scope. There is, to my knowledge, no other work on Strategy which has such a historic scope ranging from Ancient history to modern days with so much information and intelligence. I strongly recommend it to all those interested in the History of Strategic Thinking. I am a regular reader of Mr Chaliand and when I read his books I have the same experience as when I read Nietzsche: a feeling of freshness.

An Absolute Must for Strategists (and even Business Leaders)

This anthology provides a wonderful history of the Art of War in a compact and readable format. Presented in the form of brief biographies and historical vignettes, there is literally something for everybody in this treatise. Whether you are a student, organizational leader, or military strategist, this book has information you can put to work today.

An essential reader on strategy

A wonderful edited volume that makes a great introduction to the subject of military strategy. Organized chronologically, the works of nearly all the major strategists in history appear including non-Europeans.

Deep into military history

This book is an excellent compilation of the best military writers throughtout the ages. The book begins with authors from ancient Rome, Greece and China and progresses through history. It goes on to include the best works of about 100 military geniuses. Excerpts are from Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, Alfred Thayer Mahan, Erwin Rommel and many others. If you want a book on military history and generalship through the ages, this tome will provide it. Be forewarned though, this book is over 1000 pages and not all the early writers are easy to read. But, overall, an excellent book for anyone who loves military history.