Carl von Clausewitz was born in Burg bei Magdeburg, Prussia in 1780. Clausewitz's father was an officer in the Prussian Army; Carl entered the Prussian military service at the age of twelve years, eventually attaining the rank of Major General.
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On War - Full text of Clausewitz's major work, provided by Bibliomania.
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Quotes by Karl von Clausewitz - Collection of Clausewitz quotations.
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Summary of Clausewitz - Some of Clausewitz's ideas that might be applied to modern business strategy.
The Clausewitz Homepage - Expansive collection of articles, papers and other information concerning this extremely influential and respected, yet controversial Prussian military strategist. Also includes the complete online versions of many of his works such as On War and the Principles of War.
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