First published posthumously in 1832, On War is a seminal work on military strategy and theory. Clausewitz, a Prussian general and military theorist, explores the nature of war, its relation to politics, and the principles of strategy. His central argument is that war is an extension of politics by other means, and he emphasizes the complex, unpredictable nature of conflict, famously encapsulated in his concept of the "fog of war." Clausewitz's emphasis on the political dimensions of war and the concept of total war continues to inform contemporary discussions on military strategy and international relations.
