The Art of War - by Niccolò Machiavelli (Paperback)

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.