This classic work is a distillation of the knowledge, intuition and wisdom of one of history’s greatest military commanders.

Napoleon’s success was built upon practical experience combined with his own study of classical warfare and his natural grasp of the key principles of war. His thoughts and theories on the art of waging war are presented here in the form of accessible and readable maxims.

This edition also features additional contextual commentary by historians David Chandler and Beatrice Heuser, which allows modern readers to compare Napoleon’s principles with the experience of war today.

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Table of Maxims
• Introduction to the 2023 Edition by Beatrice Hauser
• General Introduction by David G. Chandler
• Introduction to the 1901 Edition by William E. Cairnes
• Preface to the original edition
• Maxims extracted from the writings and conversations of the Emperor Napoleon I
• Original Annotations supplemented and updated by David G. Chandler
• Appendix A: The Eight Generals mentioned in the Maxims by Name
• Appendix B: Thematic Table of Maxims
• Further Reading