The Art of War (Collins Classics) - Softcover

Tzu, Sun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007420129 ISBN 13: 9780007420124

Publisher: William Collins, 2011

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Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzus The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that is still revered today as the ultimate commentary on war and military strategy. Focussing on the principle that one can outsmart your foe mentally by thinking very carefully about strategy before resorting to physical battle, this philosophy continues to be applied to the corporate and business world.

Sun Tzus timeless appraisal of the different aspects of warfare are laid out in 13 chapters, including sections on Laying Plans, Waging War and Terrain. Words that are as resonant today in every aspect of our lives as they were when he wrote them.

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Review:

"The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu's wisdom in everyday situations."--James A. Autry, co-author of "Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching"
"The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life.""--Library Journal
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"An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius."--Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Book Description:

The ancient Chinese treatise of military strategy is now a business classic and here brought up to date by bestselling author and military scholar James Clavell.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Collins
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0007420129
• ISBN 13: 9780007420124
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112