About The Distillery Press
The Distillery Press is founded on a simple yet critical premise: time is a precious resource. Education in resistance and unconventional warfare must be effective and efficient. In an era where the demands on military professionals, resistance stakeholders, and practitioners of irregular warfare leave little room for academic deep dives, The Distillery Press distills essential knowledge. This knowledge comes from history’s most impactful works and is condensed into concise, actionable insights.
Too often, foundational texts in guerrilla warfare and resistance are buried in ideological digressions, impractical theorizing, or context no longer relevant to modern conflict. While these works hold value, today’s warfighters and resistance strategists need clear, distilled takeaways. They should not have to wade through unnecessary material. The Distillery Press curates the best of these works by stripping them down to their core principles. It does so while maintaining academic rigor and historical accuracy.
By translating complex ideas into digestible formats, we provide a framework for immediate application and offer pathways for continued study. Whether through condensed vignettes, refined summaries of seminal works, or structured learning modules, The Distillery Press enhances professional military education. It equips those engaged in resistance and unconventional warfare with the necessary intellectual tools without wasting time.
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Masters of Resistance Trilogy
Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s War
Guerrilla Warfare According to Mao
Mao Zedong’s Principles of People’s War is a must-read for military strategists, historians, and scholars of resistance studies examining revolutionary warfare. This book explores Mao’s doctrine of protracted war, guerrilla tactics, and the strategic fusion of ideology with military action. By analyzing his leadership and the principles that fueled the Chinese Communist Revolution, Mao Zedong’s People’s War connects historical insurgency strategies to modern conflicts. It offers invaluable insights for today’s warfighters, policymakers, and revolutionary movements. Buy it on Amazon here.
The Desert and the Sword
T.E. Lawrence on Irregular Warfare
The Desert and the Sword: T.E. Lawrence on Irregular Warfare is a must-read for military professionals, historians, and resistance scholars seeking timeless lessons in unconventional warfare. This book distills Lawrence’s insights from the Arabian Revolt. It connects them to modern conflict and irregular warfare strategy. By analyzing his tactics, leadership, and adaptability in a structured manner, The Desert and the Sword bridges the gap between history and contemporary resistance movements. It offers practical takeaways for today’s warfighters. Buy it on Amazon here.
Revolutionary Spirit
Guerrilla Warfare According to Che Guevara
Revolutionary Spirit: Guerrilla Warfare, According to Che Guevara, is a deep dive into the principles of insurgency, resistance, and revolutionary strategy. Drawing from Guevara’s experiences in Cuba, Bolivia, and beyond, this book dissects his approach to guerrilla warfare, leadership, and ideology. It connects them to modern-day conflicts. With a structured analysis of his successes and failures, Revolutionary Spirit explores how his strategies continue influencing contemporary insurgencies. It also covers unconventional warfare, offering valuable insights for those studying the art of rebellion.