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Strategemata: Or Deceptions Against the Arming of Germania

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STRATEGEMATA or Deceptions against the Arming of Germania

by Evelyne Cole

4.4 out of 5

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Strategemata: Or Deceptions Against the Arming of Germania is a work of political philosophy by Justus Lipsius, first published in 1595. The book argues that the German states should not be allowed to arm themselves, as this would pose a threat to the peace of Europe. Lipsius's arguments were influential in shaping the foreign policy of the major European powers during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Lipsius begins his book by arguing that the German states are inherently warlike and that they will inevitably use their arms to wage war on their neighbors. He points to the long history of warfare in Germany, dating back to the Roman Empire. He also argues that the German states are too divided and decentralized to be able to defend themselves effectively against a foreign invasion.

Lipsius then goes on to argue that the arming of the German states would threaten the peace of Europe. He argues that the major European powers would be forced to intervene in a war between the German states, and that this could lead to a wider European war. Lipsius also argues that the arming of the German states would make it more difficult for the major European powers to maintain a balance of power in Europe.

Lipsius's arguments were influential in shaping the foreign policy of the major European powers during the 17th and 18th centuries. The major European powers were reluctant to allow the German states to arm themselves, and they often intervened in German wars to prevent them from escalating into wider European wars. Lipsius's arguments also helped to justify the partition of Poland in 1772, which was seen as a way to prevent the German states from gaining control of Poland and threatening the peace of Europe.

Strategemata: Or Deceptions Against the Arming of Germania is a significant work of political philosophy that has had a lasting impact on European history. Lipsius's arguments about the dangers of arming the German states helped to shape the foreign policy of the major European powers during the 17th and 18th centuries, and they continue to be debated today.

The Author: Justus Lipsius

Justus Lipsius (1547-1606) was a Flemish philologist, humanist, and political philosopher. He is best known for his work on Stoicism and his political philosophy. Lipsius was a professor at the University of Leiden and the University of Louvain. He was a close friend of the philosopher Michel de Montaigne.

Lipsius's political philosophy was influenced by the Stoics, the Roman historian Tacitus, and the Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. Lipsius argued that the state is a necessary evil and that the best form of government is a monarchy. He also argued that the people have a right to rebel against a tyrannical ruler.

Lipsius's political philosophy was controversial in his own time, and it continues to be debated today. However, there is no doubt that Lipsius was one of the most influential political philosophers of the Renaissance.

The Influence of Strategemata

Strategemata: Or Deceptions Against the Arming of Germania had a significant impact on European history. Lipsius's arguments about the dangers of arming the German states helped to shape the foreign policy of the major European powers during the 17th and 18th centuries. The major European powers were reluctant to allow the German states to arm themselves, and they often intervened in German wars to prevent them from escalating into wider European wars.

Lipsius's arguments also helped to justify the partition of Poland in 1772, which was seen as a way to prevent the German states from gaining control of Poland and threatening the peace of Europe.

STRATEGEMATA or Deceptions against the Arming of Germania

by Evelyne Cole

4.4 out of 5