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"Plutarch Lied" is a provocative and insightful critique of military leadership and historiography during the First World War. Written by Jean de Pierrefeu, who served within the French General Staff's press department, the work challenges the idealized and often misleading narratives propagated by high-ranking military officials during the conflict.
The book argues that the traditional, heroic portrayal of generals-reminiscent of the classical biographies by Plutarch-was used to mask strategic blunders, the profound disconnect between command and the front lines, and the mechanical reality of modern industrial warfare. Pierrefeu provides a rare insider's perspective on the internal workings and bureaucratic culture of the French Army during one of its most critical periods. By dismantling the myths of military genius, he offers a sobering analysis of strategy and the human cost of the Great War.
"Plutarch Lied" remains an essential text for readers interested in military history, the psychology of command, and the roots of post-war disillusionment. It stands as a landmark work that transformed how the public perceived the conduct of war and the accountability of those who direct it.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Plutarch Lied" is a provocative and insightful critique of military leadership and historiography during the First World War. Written by Jean de Pierrefeu, who served within the French General Staff's press department, the work challenges the idealized and often misleading narratives propagated by high-ranking military officials during the conflict.The book argues that the traditional, heroic portrayal of generals-reminiscent of the classical biographies by Plutarch-was used to mask strategic blunders, the profound disconnect between command and the front lines, and the mechanical reality of modern industrial warfare. Pierrefeu provides a rare insider's perspective on the internal workings and bureaucratic culture of the French Army during one of its most critical periods. By dismantling the myths of military genius, he offers a sobering analysis of strategy and the human cost of the Great War."Plutarch Lied" remains an essential text for readers interested in military history, the psychology of command, and the roots of post-war disillusionment. It stands as a landmark work that transformed how the public perceived the conduct of war and the accountability of those who direct it.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025909608
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