--- product_id: 26380777 title: "A History of Strategy: From Sun Tzu to William S. Lind" brand: "professor martin van creveld" price: "$68.37" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/26380777-a-history-of-strategy-from-sun-tzu-to-william-s store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # A History of Strategy: From Sun Tzu to William S. Lind **Brand:** professor martin van creveld **Price:** $68.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A History of Strategy: From Sun Tzu to William S. Lind by professor martin van creveld - **How much does it cost?** $68.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/26380777-a-history-of-strategy-from-sun-tzu-to-william-s) ## Best For - professor martin van creveld enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted professor martin van creveld brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A History of Strategy: From Sun Tzu to William S. Lind ## Images ![A History of Strategy: From Sun Tzu to William S. Lind - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s6aqym+zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Opened a new door for me *by A***M on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017* I read this a few months back and enjoyed it tremendously. I had never read about military history or strategy before, but this well written introduction opened an intellectual door for me. I find myself reading far more about history in general because of this book. Can't recommend enough for anyone with even a passing interest in military strategy and history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet *by S***H on Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019* A History of Strategy by Martin Van Creveld was a book suggested by Van Creveld’s publisher, editor and friend Vox Day on his Dark Streams. He said that this book serves as great introduction to both military history and military strategy. He was certainly right about that one. I had been suggested by many friends to read his work regarding human equality, and the Israeli military as well. Seeing that the man is commonly seen as the leading figure in military history today, I figured I needed to start somewhere. So I chose to start here.The book is a short and sweet introduction to the history of military strategy. Each chapter is about 15 pages long and is devoted to a different era in war. One for the antiquity and the middle ages, one for the interwar period, one for the early modern era etc. When reading this it becomes evident that Creveld can write both on the popular level for mass audiences and with the technicality and precision needed to be a great scholar. The chapters go by fast, and so does the book.When reading through the historiography of military strategy what is most interesting to me are the changes in what was considered the most important element in winning a war. In early societies, maintaining virtue and discipline was considered the key to victory. Later Maneuver and/or the rapid deployment of force was seen as the key to victory. Until finally in the modern era technology was seen as the key to victory. Creveld is sceptical of technology being the be all and end all of modern strategy. Instead he focuses upon actual modern philosophies which are defined not simply upon technology weather they be total, nuclear, or unconventional based. He even talks about his own theory of non trinitarian warfare at the end.The shortness and easiness to read are both the strength and weakness of the book. You are getting a very shallow conception of the historiography and philosophies involved, but it nonetheless proves to be interesting and engaging. The book best serves as a springboard to suggest further reading materials for the reader to pick after they have finished reading. That being said I look forward to reading more of Van Creveld’s works in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Cunning As Serpents *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016* For a person who has zero background in anything related to military or strategy, I found this book to be inspiring and insightful. The strategic philosophy and practical guidance of history's most significant figures is ripe with worldview enhancement, and I have to say that I think I am a more (more than before) well-rounded person for having read this book.When Jesus says to be "cunning as serpents and innocent as dove." Christians exaggerate innocence part to a fault (like Desdemona in OTHELLO), but the "cunning as serpents" part (Iago) is something this book helps give a better understanding of. A HISTORY OF STRATEGY isn't Machiavellian, but the thoughts of the subject strategists is tactically enlightening, tempered with experience, and, well, a lesson in cunning for the doves of innocence. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/26380777-a-history-of-strategy-from-sun-tzu-to-william-s](https://www.desertcart.us/products/26380777-a-history-of-strategy-from-sun-tzu-to-william-s) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*