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Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz created a new way of thinking about war in the West. Where previous authors had produced prescriptive manuals or homed in on ethics or the laws of war, he embarked on a study of the phenomenon and its complex social nature. Thus, Clausewitz is challenging to engage with and richer and more rewarding in the insights he provides.

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Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz created a new way of thinking about war in the West. Where previous authors had produced prescriptive manuals or homed in on ethics or the laws of war, he embarked on a study of the phenomenon and its complex social nature. Thus, Clausewitz is challenging to engage with and richer and more rewarding in the insights he provides.

After listening to Jomini, this is also very interesting