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On grand strategy

2018384 pagesPenguin Books

Synopsis

Drawing from the renowned Yale University seminar, 'Studies in Grand Strategy,' this master class in strategic thinking explores statecraft from ancient Greece to the era of FDR and beyond. It offers vital historical lessons for aspiring world leaders, assessing grand strategic theory and practice through the lens of figures like Herodotus, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. This book provides sharp insights into leadership across diverse times, places, and people, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the art of governance.

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About the author

John Lewis Gaddis (born 1941) is the Robert A. Lovett Professor of Military and Naval History at Yale University.

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HerodotusSupporting
ThucydidesSupporting
Sun TzuSupporting
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