Enlightened war : German theories and cultures of warfare from Frederick the Great to Clausewitz

Enlightenment discourse developed during a period of prolonged European warfare. Although the Enlightenment is traditionally identified with the ideals of progress, eternal peace, reason, and self-determination, it is marked by its proximity to war. Enlightened War investigates the multiple and comp...

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Weitere Verfasser: Krimmer, Elisabeth 1967- (HerausgeberIn), Simpson, Patricia A. 1958- (HerausgeberIn), Friedrich II. Preußen, König 1712-1786, Clausewitz, Carl von 1780-1831
Format: E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Rochester, NY [u.a.] : Camden House, 2011
Mit dem übergeordneten Werk verknüpfte Titel:Studies in German literature, linguistics, and culture
Schlagworte:War and literature War and society War (Philosophy) Enlightenment War in literature War (Philosophy) -- History -- 18th century War (Philosophy) -- History -- 19th century War and literature -- Germany War and society -- Germany -- History -- 18th century War and society -- Germany -- History -- 19th century mehr... Enlightenment -- Germany Electronic books Deutschland Künste Krieg Geschichte 1770-1830
Umfang:Online-Ressource (xi, 348 p)