Karl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) is considered by many to have been one of the greatest writers on war. His study On War was described by the American strategic thinker Bernard Brodie as "not simply the greatest; but the only great book about war." It is hard to disagree. Even though he wrote his only major work at a time when the range of firearms was fifty yards; much of what he had to say remains relevant today. Michael Howard explains Clausewitz's ideas in terms both of his experiences as a professional soldier in the Napoleonic Wars; and of the intellectual background of his time.
#48892 in Books Joseph Yacoub 2016-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 5.80 x 1.40 x 8.60l; .0 #File Name: 0190633468288 pagesYear of the Sword The Assyrian Christian Genocide A History
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Know your heritage and the history behind it.By Cold ChicagoThis was one of the best books I have purchased. It allows me to be informed about how difficult life was for my family seeking religious freedom; only to take a vessel to seek a hope and a dream as arriving in Ellis Island; and building a life; family; and free to express religion. This book lays the foundation of just how difficult leaving everything and everyone behind - but yet knowing how my grandfather endured life with silent pain. I am so glad that he didn't have to know the suffering continues. This book is my foundation of true historical understanding of my family; appreciate the pride of who I am.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Need to readBy Bonnye Reed FryI received a free electronic copy of this book from Netgalley; Joseph Yacoub; and Oxford University Press in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for sharing your work with me.This book covers a period of history that was completely left out of the educational systems in New Mexico. The Armenian genocide was touched on but much too briefly; but nothing was even mentioned about the Assyrian holocaust. That this all happened before and during WWI left me speechless. I am grateful for the opportunity to absorb this knowledge and share it with my children. This is something we should all know as only through learning our history can we avoid those paths in our future.
