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The Art of War: A Renaissance Treatise on Strategy, Discipline, and Military Organization
Paperback
PhilosophyTechnology & EngineeringMilitary Strategy
ISBN13: 9781604593594
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Published: May 11 2008
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Renaissance treatise on military organization, discipline, and the role of citizen armies in the defense of the state. In The Art of War, Niccolò Machiavelli presents a structured dialogue on the principles of warfare, drawing upon classical models-particularly Roman military practice-to argue for the superiority of well-trained, disciplined infantry over mercenary forces.
Written in the early sixteenth century, the work reflects Machiavelli's broader political philosophy, emphasizing civic responsibility, preparedness, and the interdependence of military strength and stable governance. Through a series of conversations, he examines tactics, training, formations, and the moral character required of soldiers and commanders alike.
Distinct from his more widely known political writings, The Art of War offers a practical and historically grounded perspective on military science during a period of significant transition in European warfare. It remains an important document in the development of strategic thought, valued both for its historical insight and its articulation of enduring principles of organization and discipline.
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