Heuser, B. (2010) Strategy before the word: ancient wisdom for the modern world. RUSI Journal, 155(1), pp. 36-43. (doi: 10.1080/03071841003683419)
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Abstract
Far from being purely a product of the twentieth century, the present understanding of ‘strategy’ has many reflections in antiquity and beyond. The history of the concept is a rich one, with wisdom carried through the ages rejecting the value of military victory simply for its own sake. Chief amongst these timeless lessons is that war must serve a political purpose and ultimately ensure a better, more just peace than existed antebellum.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Heuser, Professor Beatrice |
Authors: | Heuser, B. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics |
Journal Name: | RUSI Journal |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN: | 0307-1847 |
ISSN (Online): | 1744-0378 |
Published Online: | 10 March 2010 |
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