The concept of absolute war is a theoretical construct developed by the Prussian military theorist General Carl von Clausewitz in his 10-volume philosophical exploration of war, Vom Kriege (in English, On War, 1832). It is discussed almost exclusively in the first half of Book VIII, with few references in his other volumes.
The concept of absolute war is a theoretical construct developed by the Prussian military theorist General Carl von Clausewitz in his 10-volume philosophical exploration of war, Vom Kriege (in English, On War, 1832). It is discussed almost exclusively in the first half of Book VIII, with few references in his other volumes.
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