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The Art of War - by Niccolo Machiavelli (Paperback)

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  • Voltaire said, Machiavelli taught Europe the art of war; it had long been practiced, without being known.
  • About the Author: Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a Florentine statesman, writer, and political theorist.
  • 336 Pages
  • History, Military

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About the Book



A fundamental work by one of the greatest political and military theorists of Western civilization.



Book Synopsis



Voltaire said, Machiavelli taught Europe the art of war; it had long been practiced, without being known. For Machiavelli, war was war, and victory the supreme aim to which all other considerations must be subordinated. This is a fundamental work by the political and military theorist, its pages outline questions that theorists of war continue to examine, making it useful reading for any student of military history, strategy, or theory. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) believed The Art of War to be his most important work.



About the Author



Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a Florentine statesman, writer, and political theorist. It is believed he considered The Art of War to be his most important work.

Neal Wood was Professor Emeritus of Political Science at York University, Toronto. His books include Cicero's Social and Political Thought, Foundations of Political Economy, and A Trumpet of Sedition.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.95 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: .72 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Theme: Wars & Conflicts (Other)
Format: Paperback
Author: Niccolo Machiavelli
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2001
TCIN: 77015276
UPC: 9780306810763
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-3944
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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  • A: The book fundamentally changed military theory, influencing both historic leaders and modern military strategy.

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  • A: The key themes include military strategy, troop organization, and the importance of discipline in warfare.

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