EBOOK Clausewitz's Puzzle:The Political Theory of War

Blending detailed contextual analysis with issues in modern-day international        relations this book provides a major new analysis of the theory of Clausewitz and        its relevance to contemporary society.This book argues that Clausewitz developed a        wide-ranging political theory of war by reflecting on the success, the limitations,        and the failure of Napoleon's method of waging war, a theory, which is still        relevant in light of contemporary conflict. This new interpretation is the result of        reflecting on Clausewitz's theory in light of the new developments and lays down the        foundation of a general theory of war by concentrating on Clausewitz's historical        analyses of war campaigns.For the first time analysis of three paradigmatic military        campaigns is placed at the centre of understanding surrounding Clausewitz's 'On        War': The author argues that the limitations of Napoleon's strategy, as revealed in        Russia and in his final defeat, enabled Clausewitz to develop a general theory of        war.This book is a project of the Oxford Leverhulme Programme on the Changing        Character of War.