Strategy: A History (Two-Volume Set)

Friedman begins with the origins of strategy, seeking profound insights in the Bible, ancient Greek mythology, Sun Tzu, and Machiavelli. He guides readers through works ranging from Carl von Clausewitz to the nuclear strategists of the 1950s, and on to the eras of counterinsurgency and the Revolution in Military Affairs. Starting with Marx’s revolutionary analysis of politics, he examines political strategy all the way through Barack Obama’s campaign for the U.S. presidency. He also presents a comprehensive history of business strategy, covering every major innovator from Frederick Winslow Taylor and Alfred Sloan to Peter Drucker.