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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.
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 pocket 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.
The original and bestselling leadership book!
Sun Tzu's ideas on survival and success have been read across
the world for centuries. Today they can still be applied to
business, politics and life. The Art of War demonstrates how to win
without conflict. It shows that with enough intelligence and
planning, it is possible to conquer with a minimum of force and
little destruction.
This luxury hardback edition includes an introduction by Tom
Butler-Bowdon that draws out lessons for managers and business
leaders, and highlights the power of Sun Tzu's thinking in everyday
life.
For two and a half thousand years The Art of War has been the core text of military strategy and planning, providing leaders with enduring insights into tactics, psychology, discipline and the nature of power.
Favoured by countless great generals and military tacticians throughout history, over the last century the book has found a new lease of life, inspiring business leaders, politicians and sporting figures, and offering a profound understanding of such diverse topics as managing others and outwitting competitors.
Alma Classics Evergreens is a series of popular classics. All the titles in the series are provided with an extensive critical apparatus and extra reading material, including a section of photographs and notes. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition (or collated from the most authoritative editions or manuscripts) and edited using a fresh, intelligent editorial approach. With an emphasis on the production, editorial and typographical values of a book, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading the classics.
This is a fresh, contemporary translation of Sun Tzu's The Art of
War for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance, it
is one of the most influential political and business books of our
era. This edition rediscovers the essential clarity of the ancient
masterpiece, cited by generals from a dozen Chinese dynasties,
international business leaders, and modern military field manuals.
It also contains a full commentary on Sun Tzu, the man and his
ideas, contemporary of Confucius and Buddha; and a critical guide
to further reading. This is the perfect introduction to one of the
world's best-known classics. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's
Library edition of The Art of War is translated and edited by
author and scriptwriter Jonathan Clements. Designed to appeal to
the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of
beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan
Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
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The Art of War
Thomas Cleary; Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary
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R362
Discovery Miles 3 620
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Despite being written so long ago, the theories expressed within
The Art of War are still considered shrewd and penetrating, and are
used today as a source of insight into office politics, business
management and corporate strategy. The lessons in the text can be
applied to many areas of life.
Each a best-selling title in its own right, these three classic Far
Eastern texts are about much more than war and being a warrior,
including ideas of leadership, virtue and disciple which remain
relevant to conduct in business and in life today, and giving them
a much broader appeal.
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