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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Avon Books
Publication date
July 1, 1995
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780380724369
ISBN-10
0380724367
Dimensions
1 by 5.50 by 8.25 in.
Weight
0.60 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$12.50
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Demonstrates the strategies and techniques applied by the greatest generals in history, from Genghis Khan to Norman Schwarzkopf, to show the consistency of the basic principles of warfare
Amazon.com description: Product Description: [Read by James Slattery]
Throughout history, great generals have done what their enemies have least expected. Instead of direct, predictable attack, they have deceived, encircled, outflanked, out-thought, and overcome often superior armies commanded by conventional thinkers.
Collected here are the stories of the most successful commanders of all time, among them Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Stonewall Jackson, Sherman, Rommel, and Mao Zedong. Each demonstrated the strategic and tactical genius essential for victory -- a virtue that, ironically, does not come naturally to military organizations. More often than not, the straight-ahead, narrow-thinking soldier will be promoted over his more lateral-minded, devious counterpart. Yet when the latter gains control, the results may be spectacular.
Throughout history, great generals have done what their enemies have least expected. Instead of direct, predictable attack, they have deceived, encircled, outflanked, out-thought, and overcome often superior armies commanded by conventional thinkers.
Collected here are the stories of the most successful commanders of all time, among them Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Stonewall Jackson, Sherman, Rommel, and Mao Zedong. Each demonstrated the strategic and tactical genius essential for victory -- a virtue that, ironically, does not come naturally to military organizations. More often than not, the straight-ahead, narrow-thinking soldier will be promoted over his more lateral-minded, devious counterpart. Yet when the latter gains control, the results may be spectacular.
Editions
Hardcover
from W W Norton & Co Inc (August 1, 1993)
9780393035315 | details & prices | 5.75 × 8.75 × 1.25 in. | 1.10 lbs | List price $25.00
About: Demonstrates the strategies and techniques applied by the greatest generals in history, from Genghis Khan to Norman Schwarzkopf, to show the consistency of the basic principles of warfare
About: Demonstrates the strategies and techniques applied by the greatest generals in history, from Genghis Khan to Norman Schwarzkopf, to show the consistency of the basic principles of warfare
Paperback
Reprint edition from W W Norton & Co Inc (June 1, 2002)
9780393323160 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $21.95
About: Demonstrates the strategies and techniques applied by the greatest generals in history, from Genghis Khan to Norman Schwarzkopf, to show the consistency of the basic principles of warfare.
About: Demonstrates the strategies and techniques applied by the greatest generals in history, from Genghis Khan to Norman Schwarzkopf, to show the consistency of the basic principles of warfare.
The price comparison is for this edition
from Avon Books (July 1, 1995)
9780380724369 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.25 × 1.00 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $12.50
About: Demonstrates the strategies and techniques applied by the greatest generals in history, from Genghis Khan to Norman Schwarzkopf, to show the consistency of the basic principles of warfare
About: Demonstrates the strategies and techniques applied by the greatest generals in history, from Genghis Khan to Norman Schwarzkopf, to show the consistency of the basic principles of warfare
Cassette/Spoken Word
With James Slattery (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (December 1, 1995)
9780786109098 | details & prices | 6.75 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $56.95
About: [Read by James Slattery] Throughout history, great generals have done what their enemies have least expected.
About: [Read by James Slattery] Throughout history, great generals have done what their enemies have least expected.
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