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Editorial Work and Introduction

When: 1832
Where: Berlin
Part of: Posthumous publication of Clausewitz's Vom Kriege begins in Berlin

Marie von Brühl wrote the introduction to Clausewitz's magnum opus on the philosophy of war in 1832.

Clausewitz died without completing Vom Kriege. His widow edited, published, and wrote the introduction to his magnum opus on the philosophy of war in 1832. She had started working on the text in 1816 but had not completed it. Marie's editorial work was essential for the publication.

Sources

Carl von Clausewitz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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