1 Clausewitz in his time -- 2 Theory and practice in war -- 3 Ends and means in war -- 4 Limited and absolute war -- 5 The legacy of Clausewitz.
Summary
Karl von Clausewitz's study "On War" 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.