- Volume I: The Prussian Tradition, 1740-1890

Contents
	Preface to the First Edition
	Introduction
1 The Era of Absolute Monarchy and Professional Armies—The Christian Concept of the Duties of Rulers and the Power Politics of Frederic the Great
2 Rational Strategy and War Policy in the Rococo Age- The Goddess of War Tamed
3 The Revolution in Warfare and War Policy- Napoleon and Clausewitz
4 Popular Revolt and Cabinet Policy— Gneisenau and Metternich in the Wars of Liberation
5 From Boyen to Roon- People's Army or Royal Guard?
6 The Army Controversy of 1860-1862 and Its Historical Consequences
7 Army and Constitution— Military Cabinet and General Staff
8 Moltke and Bismarck— Strategy and Policy
	Part 1: The Personalities
	Part 2: Moltke's Military Theory on the Vital Law of Absolute War
	Part 3: Moltke's Political Attitude- War as Destiny
	Part 4: Bismarck's Position—War as an Adjunct of Responsible Statesmanship
Notes
	Afterword to the Second and Third Editions
Index