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Machiavelli on war MACHIAVELLI ON WAR
by John Sloan
This paper is intended to be an introduction to the study of the political and military theories of Niccolo Machiavelli. Machiavelli has been one of the most widely read and influential writers of the modern Western World.
INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
General Introduction
Life and Literary Works
Sources
Method
Axioms
Influence
Content of Military Theory
Human Nature - Fundamental Cause of War
Specific Causes of Wars
Kinds of War
The Model Commander
Psychological Warfare
The Role of Money in War
Religion
Appearances
Necessity
Generalship
Estimate of the Situation
Principles of War
Objective
Offensive
Mass and Economy of Force
Unity of Command
Surprise and Security
Maneuver
Simplicity
Summary
The Model Army
Recruiting
Discipline and Training
Logistics
Encampments
Arms and Armor
Organization
Order of Battle
Fortifications and Siege Warfare
Summary and Conclusions
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