Strategy: A History Review [Strategy: A History] elegantly synthesises strands of thought. (RUSI Journal)This is an epic undertaking, of considerable intellectual ambition. It displays the familiar Freedmanian virtues: clarity, economy, proficiency, sagacity a compound of deep immersion, practised exposition, and a certain practical wisdom in it... In strategy, everything is connected. Freedman shows us how. (The Guardian)To the best of my knowledge, this is the only book ever attempted on the entire historical and conceptual domain of strategy. Indeed, I am somewhat awestruck by the scope of the mission that Freedman set himself. ... Strategy is a very considerable, indeed monumental, product that no one else has had the temerity to attempt. (Colin Gray, International Affairs)A discursive account with many interesting passages ... There is much of interest in Freedman's book. (Jeremy Black, History Today)Arguably the best book ever written on strategy (in its widest sense). (Gerard DeGroot, Washington Post)Freedman offers a wide-ranging, scholarly and entertaining history of the concept. He ranges from David and Goliath to Peter Drucker, by way of Marx and Machiavelli - and emphasises the importance of responding flexibly to events. (Books of the Year, Financial Times)This is a book of startling scope, erudition and, more than anything, wisdom. (Janan Ganesh, Financial Times)Magisterial ... wide-ranging erudition and densely packed argument. (The Economist)[A] fascinating, at moments playful book. (Bruce Anderson, The Sunday Times)Freedman's writing is admirably lucid, and the breadth of his knowledge and scholarship astonishing...Both as a history of ideas and as a work of reference, it is invaluable Erudite, wise and illuminating, Strategy is a book to be savoured and treasured. (Sir David Goodall, The Tablet) 				    	 					 Book Description Winner: W. J. M. Mackenzie Book Prize 				    	 					              See all Product description