Roots of Strategy

Writings of Sun Tzu, Vegetius, Marshal Maurice de Saxe, Frederick the Great, and Napoleon.

Like its companion volume, Roots of Strategy, this book brings you a collection of some of the most influential military writings of all time. In this volume: • Ardant du Picq's Battle Studies – An established authority on the effect of “moral force” on battle. • Clausewitz's Principles of War – Few books have had so great an effect on the destiny and welfare of the world. • Jomini's Art of War – Teaches Napoleonic doctrine, which has exerted strong influence on the development of modern military thought.

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Selections from four legends in maritime and air strategy: Mahan, Corbett, Douhet and Mitchell. Introduction by noted military strategist and author David Jablonsky.