The Art of War by Niccolo Machiavelli (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Art of War by Niccolo Machiavelli, A.A. Kotov Florentine statesman, writer and political theorist, Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) considered The Art of War his most important work. Five centuries later, after serving as a guide to Frederick the Great, Napoleon and countless other military leaders, it remains an authoritative treatise on the fundamentals of warfare. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Florentine statesman, writer, and political theorist, Niccol Machiavelli (1469-1527) considered The Art of War his most important work. Five centuries later, after serving as a guide to Frederick the Great, Napoleon, and countless other military leaders, it remains an authoritative treatise on the fundamentals of warfare.Best known as the political theorist who wrote The Prince, Machiavelli used this book to advocate strategies for Italys increased military prowess and political strength. Machiavelli was the first to propose a global context for the functional unity of war and politics, with the former serving as an instrument of the latter. Written in the form of dialogues, this 1520 work represents a humanistic treatment rather than a textbook approach. It clearly states and discusses the fundamentals of military organisation and strategy: handling recruitment and weapons, motivating troops, demoralizing enemies, and achieving tactical and strategic advantages. Essential to the education of students of military history, strategy, and theory, The Art of War continues to inspire readers. Notes Five centuries since Machiavelli considered The Art Of War his most important work, it remains an authoritative treatise on the fundamentals of warfare. Flap Niccol 2 Machiavellis" Art of War is one of the worlds great classics of military and political theory. Praised by the finest military minds in history and said to have influenced no lesser lights than Frederick the Great and Napoleon, the "Art of War is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history and theory of war in the West--and for readers of "The Prince and Discourse on Livy who seek to explore more fully the connection between war and politics in Machiavellis thought. Machiavelli scholar Christopher Lynch offers a sensitive and entirely new translation of the "Art of War, faithful to the original but rendered in modern, idiomatic English. Lynchs fluid translation helps readers appreciate anew Machiavellis brilliant treatments of the relationships between war and politics, civilians and the military, and technology and tactics. Clearly laying out the fundamentals of military organization and strategy, Machiavelli marshals a veritable armory of precepts, prescriptions, and examples about such topics as how to motivate your soldiers and demoralize the enemys, avoid ambushes, and gain the tactical and strategic advantage in countless circumstances. To help readers better appreciate the "Art of War, Lynch provides an insightful introduction that covers its historical and political context, sources, influence, and contemporary relevance. He also includes a substantial interpretive essay discussing the military, political, and philosophical aspects of the work, as well as maps, an index of names, and a glossary. Author Biography The father of modern political theory, Machiavelli proposed that theological imperatives have no place in the political arena - a revolutionary concept for 16th-century Italy. Even though his philosophy is often misunderstood, Machiavellis works offer fascinating insights into Renaissance government. Table of Contents Preface First Book Second Book Third Book Fourth Book Fifth Book Sixth Book Seventh Book Appendix Long Description Best known as the political theorist who wrote The Prince, Machiavelli considered The Art of War his most important work. His revolutionary 1520 work clearly states and discusses military organization and strategy: handling recruitment and weapons, motivating troops, demoralizing enemies, and achieving tactical and strategic advantages. Details ISBN0486445097 Author A.A. Kotov Short Title ART OF WAR Language English Translator Henry Neville ISBN-10 0486445097 ISBN-13 9780486445090 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 355.02 Year 2006 Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780226500461 Birth 1469 Death 1527 Residence IT Edition New edition Series Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified DOI 10.1604/9780486445090 UK Release Date 2006-06-30 AU Release Date 2006-06-30 NZ Release Date 2006-06-30 US Release Date 2006-06-30 Pages 192 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Edition Description New edition Publication Date 2006-06-30 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2745830;

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