The Art of War
The Art of War is the English version, made in 1862 by the American officers G. H. Mendell and W. P. Craighill, of the Précis de l'art de la guerre by Antoine-Henri Jomini, the Swiss-born general who served under Napoleon and later the Tsar. Jomini sets out the principles he believed underlay Napoleon's victories: the relation of war to policy, the different kinds of war, military policy, strategy with its theaters, bases, lines of operation and decisive points, grand tactics and battles, the combination of the three arms, logistics and the conduct of campaigns. His emphasis on concentrating force at the decisive point and his orderly vocabulary made the book a standard text at West Point and in European staff colleges. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Art of War
The Art of War by Antoine-Henri Jomini can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Art of War in the public domain?
Yes. The Art of War by Antoine-Henri Jomini is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Wm. P. Craighill and George H. Mendell. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Art of War?
About 9 h 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Art of War?
The Art of War by Antoine-Henri Jomini is filed under "Science & Nature" in the Vinteuil library.
