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Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient
Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with
conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within
us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious
warrior-philosopher, "The Art of War " is still perhaps the most
prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as
eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it
has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the
anatomy of organizations in conflict, "The Art of War " applies to
competition and conflict in general, on every level from the
interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility,
victory without battle, and unassailable strength through
understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics.`Opportunities multiply as they are
seized.'Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's 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 Tzu's 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.
If you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win numerous
battles without a single loss. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War Written in
the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still used as a
book of military strategy today. Napoleon, Mae Zedong and Douglas
MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. And beyond
the world of war, modern-era business and management gurus have
also applied Sun Tzu's ideas to politics and corporate strategy.
This illustrated dual-language edition not only presents the
original Chinese characters with James Trapp's translation on the
facing page, it also tests Sun Tzu's ideas against history. Each of
the 13 chapters includes a new commentary giving examples of how
Sun Tzu's wisdom has been borne out on the world's battlefields.
When, for example, has information provided by spies changed the
course of a battle? How has history shown Sun Tzu's ideas on the
importance of terrain in conflict to be true? And where can we best
find examples of strategic warfare being waged? From the ancient
world to the 20th century, the battles featured will be illustrated
with colour battle maps, paintings and artworks. Of immense
influence to leaders across millennia, The Art of War Illustrated
is a classic text richly deserving this illustrated and expanded
dual-language edition.
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The Art of War (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Lionel Giles; Edited by Damian Stevenson
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'The Art of War' is as relevant to today's warriors in business,
politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of
ancient China. It is one of the most useful books ever written on
leading with wisdom, an essential tool for modern corporate
warriors battling to gain the advantage in the boardroom, and for
anyone struggling to gain the upper hand in confrontations and
competitions.
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Strategy Six Pack (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolo Machiavelli, Carl Von Clausewitz, …
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Centuries of tactical wisdom distilled into one awesome e-book.
Military Science has never been more thoroughly represented in one
single volume. Strategy Six Pack brings together six essential
texts for military theorists: Machiavelli's The Prince, The Art of
War by Sun Tzu, Battle Studies by Ardant du Picq, Einhard's Life of
Charlemagne, Julius Caesar's The Gallic Wars and On War by Carl von
Clausewitz.
Sun Tzu's blueprint for battlefield strategy remains the original
and greatest military strategy book. 'The Art of War' is as
relevant to today's warriors in business, politics, and everyday
life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. It is one of
the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an
essential tool for modern corporate warriors battling to gain the
advantage in the boardroom, and for anyone struggling to gain the
upper hand in confrontations and competitions. This highly praised
version features annotations by renowned Sun Tzu scholar Lionel
Giles. There is also a lengthy introduction giving background and
biographical information on the mysterious author of this classic
treatise on strategy.
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The Art of War (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Giles, Lionel,; Edited by Darnell Tony
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R443
Discovery Miles 4 430
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Sun Tzu's blueprint for battlefield tactics remains the original
and greatest of military strategy books. This new edition of The
Art of War includes annotations by translator Lionel Giles.
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