Audiobooks by Carl Von Clausewitz

[German] - Strategie und Management: Die Hörbuch Box mit Sun Tzu, Machiavelli und Clausewitz: Die Ku

"Sie sind sämtlich Klassiker, stammen aus unterschiedlichsten Epochen und Kulturkreisen - und gelten noch heute als Pflichtlektüre für Studenten der Betriebswirtschaft, aber auch der Philosophie: 'Die Kunst des Krieges' von Sun Tzu (Track 1-13, Spieldauer 95 Min.), 'Der Fürst' von Niccolò Machiavelli (Track 14-59, Spieldauer 215 Min.) sowie 'Vom Kriege' von Carl von Clausewitz (Track 60 - 74, Spieldauer 59 Min.). Die beiden ersteren Werke sind komplett vertreten, vom dritten ist das erste Kapitel dabei, in dem die wichtigsten Thesen ausgerollt werden. Gesamtspieldauer: 6h 9min."

Carl Von Clausewitz, Niccolo Machiavelli, Sun Tzu (Author), Jürgen Fritsche (Narrator)

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[German] - Carl von Clausewitz: Vom Kriege: Das erste Kapitel

Carl Von Clausewitz (Author), Jürgen Fritsche (Narrator)

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On War

"On War was first published in 1832, at a time when muskets and cavalry were a dominating presence on the battlefield. Yet in the 21st century, it remains a much-valued and studied treatise on the subject - perhaps the most important European classic of its kind - and this despite the author’s demise before he could finish what was an extended review of the whole subject of military strategy. Why is that? As Louise Willmot, lecturer in history, Open University, explains in her lucid introduction, because ‘it was the first to propose a comprehensive theory applicable to every stage of military history and practice’. Vom Kriege, to give it its original German title, is in effect ‘a study of war in its entirety’. Carl Maria von Clausewitz (1780-1831) served in the Prussian army during the wars against Napoleonic France. He also served with the Russian army and then again in the Prussian army under Blücher during the final push against Napoleon. He was, in part, prompted to write On War following the initial successes of Napoleon. Clausewitz presents a simple definition of war as ‘an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfil our will’. But he goes further to suggest two types of war: first, ‘absolute’ war, which only ends in the complete victory of one side over another; there is no place for moderation. Second, ‘limited’ war, which takes into account political realities: war is ‘simply the continuation of policy by other means’. Though not considering the moral issues of war, Clausewitz does advocate taking a rational objective in protecting the state and its interests. As a result, in war, military men should never be allowed to preside over the political purpose. The decision to publish Clausewitz’s text despite it being unfinished (he died unexpectedly of cholera at the age of 51) was taken by his widow, Marie von Clausewitz. On War contains the six complete books along with the substantial ‘sketches’ for book VII and book VIII. The overall plan is as follows: book I, On the Nature of War; book II, On the Theory of War; book III, Of Strategy in General; book IV, The Combat; book V, Military Forces; book VI, Defence; Sketches for book VII, The Attack; Sketches for book VIII, Plan of War. This Ukemi recording opens with the introduction by Louise Wilmot, lecturer in history, Open University, and continues with the preface by Marie von Clausewitz (read by Sarah Sherborne). The translation is by Colonel J. J. Graham, revised and with footnotes by Colonel F. N. Maude."

Carl Von Clausewitz (Author), Martyn Swain (Narrator)

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On War

"'War is a mere continuation of policy by other means.' A classic work of military strategy, On War sets forth the theories and tactics of Carl von Clausewitz, a distinguished Prussian general who was notable for his roles in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The book covers a broad range of topics, including weapons, terrain, troops and leadership, as well as the importance of defence over offence, the balance of power, and the subordination of war to politics. Praised for its timeless insights, Clausewitz's treatise is often compared to the work of Machiavelli and Sun Tzu, and remains relevant to military leaders today."

Carl Von Clausewitz (Author), David Timson, Lucy Scott (Narrator)

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On War

"‘On War’ by the Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz (1780–1831) is a classic of war and military strategy published in 1832. Some of the key concepts discussed in the book include: the methods of critical analysis, the uses and abuses of historical studies, the nature of the balance-of-power mechanism, the relationship between political objectives and military objectives in war, the asymmetrical relationship between attack and defence, strategic and operational 'centers of gravity', the 'culminating point of the offensive, and the 'culminating point of victory'. Von Clausewitz used historical examples to demonstrate the book’s concepts. Frederick the Great of Prussia and Napoleon Bonaparte are the central historical figures."

Carl Von Clausewitz (Author), Tony Honickberg (Narrator)

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On War (Volume 1)

"A classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the Napoleonic Wars. The author's style is dialectical: he makes two strong but opposing statements and then draws them together to describe many facets of war. Free of technical jargon, and suitable for modern readers. This audiobook is based on a 1909 English translation."

Carl Von Clausewitz (Author), Timothy Ferguson (Narrator)

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On War

"A Prussian soldier and writer, Clausewitz is said to have distilled Napoleon into theory. Perhaps best known among his numerous pronouncements is that war is a continuation of politics by other means. His theories and observations in this work have been heeded by military strategists for nearly two hundred years. Many have considered this to be the Bible of military strategy and tactics. This abridged version of Clausewitz's magnum opus follows the text of the New and Revised Edition (edited by F.N. Maude in 1908) of Col. J.J. Graham's translation. Of the original three volumes, this version includes all of Volume I (except for the last chapter on night fighting) and six of the nine chapters of Book Eight of Volume III (The Plan of War). The editor's objective in this abridgement was to select those portions of the work which most closely relate to our own time."

Carl Von Clausewitz (Author), Wanda Mccaddon (Narrator)

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[German] - Carl von Clausewitz: Vom Kriege

"Wie muß die Strategie moderner Kriegführung angelegt sein, damit Kriege gewonnen werden können? Diese Frage stellte sich Carl von Clausewitz. Als Ergebnis seiner Überlegungen entstand eine der wichtigsten militärtheoretischen Abhandlungen der Weltgeschichte und ein Meisterwerk der Strategie: 'Vom Kriege'. - Die CD fasst die wichtigsten Gedanken und Zitate auf 76 Minuten zusammen."

Carl Von Clausewitz, Jörg Lehmann (Author), Anette Daugardt, Uwe Neumann (Narrator)

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[German] - Vom Kriege

"Carl von Clausewitz (1780 - 1831) war Soldat und wurde in jungen Jahren geprägt durch die Kriege Napoleons und die Befreiungskriege (1813 - 1815). Er war aber auch Philosoph und Psychologe. Seine Abhandlung 'Vom Kriege' macht ihn zum eigentlichen Begründer der modernen Kriegslehre. Er definierte Taktik und Strategie und formulierte das Verhältnis von Politik und Krieg. ('Der Krieg ist die Fortsetzung der Politik mit anderen Mitteln'.) Die Thesen in diesem Werk können auf viele Bereiche übertragen werden: klare Zielformulierungen am Anfang, Festschreiben der Strategie zum Erreichen der Ziele sind aktuelle Vorgehensweisen z. B. im Wirtschaftsleben. Das Originalwerk wurde von den Clausewitz-Kennern Wilhelm Ritter von Schramm. Wofgang Pickert gab das Werk 1963 stark verdichtet als Rowohlt Taschenbuch heraus. 2006 hat er dieses Taschenbuch nochmals an einigen Stellen gekürzt und die Anmerkungen der Herausgeber überarbeitet, um es als Hörbuch vorzustellen."

Carl Von Clausewitz (Author), Achim Höppner, Anja Buczkowsky, Uwe Kosubek (Narrator)

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