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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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Art of War
Sun Tzu; Foreword by Steve Bannon
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“The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a
matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence
it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.”
There is a reason why five-star generals and Fortune
500 CEO’s alike have consulted this classic book on the
planning and conduct of military operations. Written in China
more than 2000 years ago, The Art of War is an ancient Chinese
military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military
general, strategist and tactician. The Art of War remains one of
the most quoted and reference how-to books every
written. From General Douglas MacArthur and Chairman Mao
Zedong, to football coach Bill Belichick and Snapchat CEO Evan
Spiegel, time and again, The Art of War has provided wisdom on
competition from 2,500 years ago. It’s thirteen chapters lay
out guidance that centuries of readers have read and applied
to their lives, struggles, and work. It covers all of the steps of
battle, be it in the office or across continents.
Written in China more than 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The
Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of
military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed
in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only
battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and
psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can
be applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly
by Japanese businessmen and in fact was touted in the movie Wall
Street as the corporate raider's bible.
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