Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-224) and index.
Contents
1. Theorists: Dismissal: Antoine Henri Jomini ; Advocacy: Julian Corbett ; Repudiation: Basil Liddell Hart -- 2. Scholars: Text: Raymond Aron ; Context: Peter Paret ; Method: W. B. Gallie -- 3. Antecedents and anticipations: Historical analysis ; Philosophical invention ; Scientific perspective -- 4. Imagining high command and defining strategic choice: Absolute war and genius ; History and theory ; Defense and Attack -- Conclusions -- Appendix 1. A pictorial representation of critical analysis -- Appendix 2. Bach's St. Matthew Passion as a model for critical analysis.