On The Art Of War

On The Art Of War by Niccolo Machiavelli is a treatise on the principles and strategies of warfare. The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which discusses a different aspect of warfare, such as the importance of logistics, the role of the commander, and the use of deception. Machiavelli draws on examples from ancient and contemporary military campaigns to illustrate his points, including the tactics of Julius Caesar and the campaigns of the Italian condottieri. The book is notable for its emphasis on the importance of discipline and organization in warfare, as well as its rejection of chivalric ideals and emphasis on practicality and effectiveness. On The Art Of War is considered one of the foundational texts of modern military strategy and has been studied by military leaders and scholars for centuries.If I would want, therefore, to arrange (an army for) an engagement in imitation of the Romans, just as they had two Legions, I would take two Battalions, and these having been deployed, the disposition of an entire Army would be known: for by adding more people, nothing else is accomplished than to enlarge the organization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.