The Art of War by Baron de Jomini was considered by most military experts of the day, at the time of the American Civil War, to be the definitive work on strategy and warfare. Even today, it is highly regarded as a seminal work in the development of military strategy. Antoine Henri de Jomini was one of Napoleon's most capable generals. He contributed to almost all of Napoleon's major battles. Napoleon regarded him so highly he gave him the title "Baron" de Jomini. At the close of the Napoleonic wars de Jomini became General and Aide de camp for the Czar of Russia. His first-hand accounts and rigorous analysis of important battles is still a major resource on tactics, strategy and warfare. Other special editions in this series dealing with the subject of warfare and strategy include: The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Special EditionThe Art of War by Mao Tse-tung - Special EditionThe Art of War & The Prince by Machiavelli - Special Edition