Great books, the masterpieces of the special branch of knowledge with which they deal, are often very big books; and busy men, who have not unlimited time for reading, find it helpful to have some one who will give them a general summary of a famous writer's teaching, and point out the most important passages in which the author himself embodies the very essence of his argument...

"The Reality of War: A Companion to Clausewitz" by Stewart Lygon Murray delves into the complexities of warfare through the lens of Carl von Clausewitz's theories. This book serves as a critical examination of Clausewitz's ideas, exploring their relevance in contemporary military strategy and conflict. Murray provides insightful analysis and commentary, making the intricate concepts of war accessible to both scholars and military professionals. The work emphasizes the enduring nature of Cl...

In "The Reality of War: A Companion to Clausewitz," Stewart Lygon Murray offers a comprehensive examination of Carl von Clausewitz's seminal work, On War, contextualizing its principles within contemporary military strategy and theory. Murray employs a critical lens to dissect Clausewitz's arguments, elucidating their relevance in modern conflicts while integrating historical examples and contemporary analyses. The literary style is both scholarly and accessible, striking a balance between...

"The Reality of War: A Companion to Clausewitz" by Stewart Lygon Murray delves into the complexities of warfare through the lens of Carl von Clausewitz's theories. Murray meticulously examines Clausewitz's seminal ideas, such as the nature of war, the fog of battle, and the interplay between politics and military strategy. By contextualizing these concepts within modern conflicts, the book provides readers with a deeper understanding of how Clausewitz's insights remain relevant today. It s...

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's award-winning guide to the Basque Country and Navarre remains the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to this multi-lingual, multi-cultural borderland encompassing parts of southern France and northern Spain. This fully revised second edition includes all the elements required for an enjoyable holiday and also the unique aspects of Basque culture and traditions which make this such a fascinating part of the world. Bradt's The Basq...

The Cape Verde islands are a destination with a difference, a distinctive blend of European and African cultures whose unique hospitality is encapsulated in the Creole word morabeza. These magical islands are soaring in popularity, with property construction, flights and international arrivals rocketing. British and Irish second-home investors are discovering the potential of these beautiful, burgeoning islands and this sixth edition provides practical details on purchasing property, explo...

This new, thoroughly updated, third edition of The Basque Country and Navarre, Bradt’s award-winning guidebook, remains the most in-depth guide to a multi-lingual, multi-cultural borderland that is neither Spain nor France, but straddles the Pyrenees, mountains that divide the two countries. Bradt’s guide offers real insights into a profound regional identity, uncovering the peculiarities which imbue the area with intrigue and takes you way beyond the delightful, well-known cities into the...

In 1522 Ignatius of Loyola made a pilgrimage from his home in Spain's Basque Country to Montserrat and Manresa. This new guide from Bradt provides all the information needed to follow in his footsteps in a neat, easy-to-carry portable format, including an essential mix of practicalities, such as when to go, where to stay along the route, national parks and public transport, and a detailed breakdown of the route's 27 stages. Start and finish points, level of difficulty, duration, distance, ...

Bradt's e-city guide to San Sebastian by expert author Murray Stewart covers not only alluring San Sebastian itself but also the surrounding province of which it is capital, Gipuzkoa. Hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, walks, maps and transport are all included, as well as the many sights of this charming city, from Monte Igueldo and Monte Urgull to the Aquarium with its maritime history of the Basques, the Old Town and the city's quartet of beaches.San Sebastian is renowned...

Bradt's e-city guide to Bilbao by expert author Murray Stewart covers not only vibrant Bilbao itself but also the surrounding province of which it is capital, Biskaia (Biscay). Hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, walks and transport are all included, as well as the many sights of this recently reinvented urban giant of the Basque territories, from the Casco Viejo (Old Town) to Ensanche and the Guggenheim, plus the adjoining areas of Bilbao la Vieja and San Francisco, ethnically diver...

This new 7th edition of Bradt's Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) has been fully revised and updated and remains the most comprehensive English-language guidebook available to the islands of this alluring Atlantic archipelago, described by some as 'Africa light'. The guide includes well-researched history and cultural sections, with a particularly strong section on music, and brings an honest approach to reporting the fragile balance between tourist development and protecting the environment. This n...

Great books, the masterpieces of the special branch of knowledge with which they deal, are often very big books; and busy men, who have not unlimited time for reading, find it helpful to have some one who will give them a general summary of a famous writer's teaching, and point out the most important passages in which the author himself embodies the very essence of his argument. This is what Major Murray has done for the most important work on war that was ever written. He does not give a ...