Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
Edward Luttwak
Born: November 4, 1942 (age 82)
Bio: Edward Nicolae Luttwak is a political scientist who has published works on grand strategy, military history, and international relations. He also provides consulting services to governments and international enterprises including various branches of the U.S. government and the U.
Known for:
- Coup d'État: A Practical Handbook (1968)
- Strategy (1987)
- The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire (2009)
- The Rise of China Vs. the Logic of Strategy (2012)