Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age

Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age (Princeton Paperbacks)

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Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age is a comprehensive and engaging account of the development of strategic thought from the Renaissance to the present day. Written by a team of leading scholars, the book provides a unique insight into the minds of the great strategists and the ideas that have shaped the course of history.

The book begins with Machiavelli's seminal work, The Prince, which laid the foundation for modern political thought. Machiavelli argued that the ends justify the means and that a ruler must be willing to use deception, violence, and even cruelty to achieve his goals. His ideas were highly influential in the development of modern statecraft and continue to be debated today.

The book then moves on to examine the work of other great strategists, such as Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, and Thucydides. Clausewitz's On War is a classic work on military strategy that remains essential reading for anyone interested in the subject. Sun Tzu's The Art of War is another ancient Chinese classic that has had a profound influence on military thought. Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is a detailed account of the war between Sparta and Athens that provides valuable insights into the nature of war and strategy.

Makers of Modern Strategy concludes with a discussion of the nuclear age and the challenges of nuclear deterrence. The book argues that the development of nuclear weapons has fundamentally changed the nature of war and that we must find new ways to think about strategy in the nuclear age.

Makers of Modern Strategy is an essential read for anyone interested in strategy, military history, political science, or international relations. It is a comprehensive and engaging account of the development of strategic thought from the Renaissance to the present day that provides a unique insight into the minds of the great strategists and the ideas that have shaped the course of history.

Praise for Makers of Modern Strategy

"Makers of Modern Strategy is a magisterial work that provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the development of strategic thought from the Renaissance to the present day. Written by a team of leading scholars, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in strategy, military history, political science, or international relations."

Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State

"Makers of Modern Strategy is a tour de force that offers a unique insight into the minds of the great strategists and the ideas that have shaped the course of history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and ever-changing world of strategy."

General David Petraeus, former commander of US Central Command

Table of Contents

1. Machiavelli's The Prince
2. Clausewitz's On War
3. Sun Tzu's The Art of War
4. Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War
5. The Nuclear Age and the Challenges of Nuclear Deterrence

About the Authors

Makers of Modern Strategy is written by a team of leading scholars in the field of strategy. The authors include:

• John Lewis Gaddis is the Robert A. Lovett Professor of Military and Naval History at Yale University. He is the author of numerous books on strategy and international relations, including The Cold War: A New History and George F. Kennan: An American Life.
• Robert J. Art is a professor of political science and international relations at Brandeis University. He is the author of numerous books on strategy and international relations, including The Grand Strategy of the United States and The Perils of War.
• Michael Mandelbaum is a professor of foreign policy and public policy at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of numerous books on strategy and international relations, including The Dawn of the Global Age and The Case for Goliath.

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Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age (Princeton Paperbacks)

by Peter Paret

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1928 KB
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Print length	:	950 pages

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