Book 1, Chapter 1, Sections 6-11
Modifications of the absolute concept by reality.
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From On War by Carl von Clausewitz
The logical concept of war pushes to extremes (absolute war), but in reality political objectives, friction, and finite means produce limited, real war.
Book 8, Chapter 2
Distinction between absolute and real war.
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Scale of war depends on political object.
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