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Roots of Strategy: The 5 Greatest Military Classics of All Time Complete in One Volume: Book 1

Paperback

Main Details

Title Roots of Strategy: The 5 Greatest Military Classics of All Time Complete in One Volume: Book 1
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Thomas Raphael Phillips
By (author) Frederick William
By (author) Vegetius Renatus,Flavius
By (author) Napoleon Bonaparte
By (author) Maurice de Saxe
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:448
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 140
Category/GenreWorld history
ISBN/Barcode 9780811721943
ClassificationsDewey:355.02
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Stackpole Books
Imprint Stackpole Books
Publication Date 1 February 1987
Publication Country United States

Description

A real treasure for students of the art of war, this volume contains five classic works that will remain valuable as long as nations engage in conflict: Sun Tzu's ART OF WAR, the oldest military work in existence; Vegetius's MILITARY INSTITUTIONS OF THE ROMANS, the bible of European soldiers for a thousand years; De Saxe's REVERIES ON THE ART OF WAR, a call for reform that paved the way for modern armies; Frederick the Great's INSTRUCTIONS TO HIS GENERALS, the great soldier-king's theories of discipline, tactics, and strategy; and Napoleon's MILITARY MAXIMS, the distilled wisdom of teh greatest warrior of the western world.