Lure the Tiger Out of the Mountains: How to Apply the 36 Stratagems of Ancient China to the Modern World - Hardcover

Gao, Yuan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0749910976 ISBN 13: 9780749910976

Publisher: Piatkus Books, 1991

Synopsis

This book interprets and applies the secrets of ancient Chinese wisdom to the complexities and problems of modern life. Whether you are interested in understanding the dynamics of history, politics, business or human relationships, or in furthering your career, these 36 stratagems could be of relevant and practical use in your life today. The 36 stratagems teach a way of thinking that was perfected by the Chinese over five millennia of wars, coups, court intrigue and economic turmoil and in this book Gao Yuan uncovers their origins and explores their effectiveness in contemporary situations ranging from the battlefield to the boardroom. From ambushes during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms to the psychology of international trade, this book weaves tales from ancient China and the modern world to reveal how the strategies of the East can sharpen minds in the West.

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Product Description:

Edition Piatkus, First Impression, 1991. ISBN: 0-7499-1097-6. HARDBACK. 206 pages, size: 14.3 x 22.4 x 2.4 cm. Just light tan to paper edges. Other than that, the new and unread book remains in excellent condition: dust cover intact; cloth bound hard cover bright with gilt lettering on spine; text all clean, neat and tight. Prompt dispatch from UK.

About this edition

• Publisher: Piatkus Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0749910976
• ISBN 13: 9780749910976
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208