Studied by generals from Napoleon to Rommel, this classic is still one of the most influential works on the subject and is required reading in most military academies around the world.
Sun Tzu's The Art of the War is the master key to power and victory. It is the most important book ever written on overcoming obstacles and defeating your foes. Now, this legendary martial guide is available in a special abridgment with a new introduction by PEN Award-winning author Mitch Horowitz. Mitch brings you work's most essential, practical, and useful ideas. His new introduction highlights the ancient work's major points and history. Mitch also supplies carefully chosen notes that bring out author Sun Tzu's subtlest meanings. All of the book's millennia-old wisdom can be yours in a single sitting. Discover today why The Art of War has guided soldiers, generals, martial artists, and seekers throughout the ages.
A new translation of the ancient Chinese military classic that is widely admired by military and business strategists—with an introduction that provides sweeping historical context, and notes featuring contemporary commentary on Sun Tzu''s wisdom over the centuries.For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has provided leaders with essential tactical and management advice. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone in the West for achieving success, whether on the battlefield or in business. This Vintage Classics edition features a brilliant translation by Peter Harris, first published by Everyman''s Library in 2018. Alongside the pithy and powerful ancient text, Harris includes: • Notes • A bibliography • A chronology of Chinese dynasties • A map • Extracts from the canon of classical Chinese commentators • An illuminating introduction on the warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu and the role of The Art of War in history and today
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still one of the world's most influential treatises on strategic thought. Applicable everywhere from the boardroom to the bedroom, from the playing field to the battlefield, its wisdom has never been more highly regarded. Now available in its complete form, including the Chinese characters and English text, this essential examination of the art of strategic thinking features extensive commentary and an insightful historical introduction written by Lionel Giles, its original translator. This new edition includes an all-new introduction by the scholar of ancient Chinese literature, John Minford.
Winner of the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Book Award (Philosophy Category)!2020 International Book Awards Finalist (Best New Non-Fiction category)!2020 ForeWord INDIES Award finalist (Best War & Military Non-Fiction Category)! From the bestselling authors of The Little Black Book of Violence... "...this edgy book is packed with useful examples of feasible strategy and tactics" -- Nir "300" B., Israeli counterterror operative and owner of LOTAR Combat "...if you had to choose one variant of Sun Tzu's collected work, this one should be at the top of the pile... I loved it!" -- Jeffrey-Peter Hauck, MSc, JD, Police SGT (Ret.), LPI, CPT USA, Professor of Criminal Justice "...a fresh perspective to the ageless wisdom of Sun Tzu by adding a touch of modern in easy to digest short narratives." -- Andrew Lange, US Army Combat Veteran; VP Business Development, Sitel Group "...timeless principles transcend warfare and apply to competitive situations of all kinds." -- Alain Burrese, J.D., Director of Active Defense Training for Reflex Protect, Author of Survive a Shooting "...I began devouring the pages, copying down the For the Win statements and pasting them across my office. In a matter of hours, my attitude transformed and I felt armed, prepared and excited." -- Mary Zampino, VP, Content, Research, & Analytics, Sourcing Industry Group "This book addresses a major gap in current business literature by combining business theories such as Porter's Five Forces with historical military strategies." -- R. Reis Sherin, Doctorate of Management "A great desktop companion for the strategist in a never-challenging and turbulent environment." -- David A. Davies, Security Consultant and Author "Put this book on your Must-Read list! You lose--if you don't!"-- Canda S. Rozier, SVP Global Procurement & Real Estate Sun Tzu was a famous Chinese general whose mastery of strategy was so exceptional that he reportedly transformed 180 courtesans into skilled soldiers in a single training session. While that episode was likely exaggerated, historians agree that Sun Tzu defeated the Ch'u, Qi, and Chin states for King Ho-Lu, forging his empire. In 510 BC, Master Tzu recorded his winning strategies in Art of War, the earliest surviving and most revered tome of its kind. With methods so powerful they can conquer an adversary's spirit, you can use Master Tzu's strategies to overcome any challenge, from warfare to self-defense to business negotiations. This book starts with the classic 1910 translation of Art of War, adds modern and historical insight, and demonstrates how to put the master's timeless wisdom to use in your everyday life. In this fashion, the Art of War becomes accessible for the modern mind, simultaneously entertaining, enlightening, and practical. Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV, CSP, CSMP, CIAP was inducted into SIG Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame in 2018 for pioneering leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier innovation, and digital transformation. He has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970, often putting what he learned into action while working stadium security part time. He has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Police Magazine, and more. Kris Wilder, BCC is a Board-Certified Coach who was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018. A former National Representative for the University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts (ITMA), he holds black belt rankings in karate, judo, and taekwondo, conducting seminars across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has been interviewed by CNN, FOX, The Huffington Post, Thrillist, Nickelodeon, The Howard Stern Show, and more.
Part of the Hero Classics seriesIf you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.Sun Tzu''s The Art of War may have started life as a Chinese military treatise, but its influence around the globe has seeped into every facet of our lives. Referenced in pop culture, and used to bolster success in business strategies, politics, football tournaments, and more, this ancient tome is a vital tool for anyone who wants to win.The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of OneΓÇÖs OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Better your business, your career, and your life with the timeless wisdom of The Art of War. Better your business, your career, and your life with the timeless wisdom of The Art of War. Like any great strategy, each passage within this book can be applied to many life situations, from motivating you in your career to providing insight into your relationships. Learn the secrets successful businesspeople have been using for generations, and gain new understanding to the innerworkings of communication, negotiation, and more. With this compact edition at your side, you'll have the wisdom of the master at your fingertips whenever you need it.
Better your business, your career, and your life with the timeless wisdom of The Art of War. Better your business, your career, and your life with the timeless wisdom of The Art of War. Like any great strategy, each passage within this book can be applied to many life situations, from motivating you in your career to providing insight into your relationships. Learn the secrets successful businesspeople have been using for generations, and gain new understanding to the innerworkings of communication, negotiation, and more. With this compact edition at your side, you'll have the wisdom of the master at your fingertips whenever you need it.
The Art of War is the collection of leadership and military strategies composed by the esteemed Chinese general, Sun Tzu. Divided into 13 distinct chapters, each category gives clarity and voice to varying subjects pertaining to the intricacies of war and wartime strategy.Having inspired generations of readers, The Art of War continues to be perceived as a kind of spiritual lighthouse for all those seeking sage leadership advice. Though Sun Tzu's expertise was considered to be professing wartime strategy, the principals enumerated within the text extend far beyond the logistics of a battlefield. Having lived during the Warring States Period, Sun Tzu understood conflict and political strife. Sun Tzu, using the culmination of decades worth of knowledge inspired generations of leaders with his words. His insight was not wasted on the bloodshed of lives lost in battle, yet it was composed into beautifully succinct proverbs and adages that make up the whole of The Art of War. Perhaps his most well-known axiom is, "Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat." With proverbs as popular as the one above, the entirety of his work is composed of this level of insight. As pertinent as it was when it was written over 2,000 year ago, The Art of War is a true work of philosophical mastery.
What does a 3,000-year-old best-seller have in common with Quantum Mechanics, black holes, Stephen Hawkins' theory of the universe and current predictive analytics? In a tour-de-force of ideas stitched together by impeccable research Minds, Brains and Hearts shows how what we think and what we feel are influenced by what we know and what we think we know. A key element in any effort of self-realization, self-knowledge begins by achieving perspective in who we are and how we got here. This is a book of big ideas tackled delicately and with precision. In a breathtaking view of almost 3,000 years of scientific and cultural history Amerland tackles deep questions such as: Why are we here? What does our future hold? How do we deal with uncertainty? How did those who came before us view the world?In the process you will find yourself questioning some of your own assumptions regarding the world around you and your place in it.
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L'Art de la guerre est historiquement le premier traité de stratégie au monde, rédigé aux alentours du Ve siècle avant J-C. Cet ouvrage développe des thèses originales, qui s'inspirent de la philosophie chinoise ancienne. Il ne s'agit pas simplement d'une série de conseils, mais bien plutôt d'une philosophie fondée sur la réflexion et la psychologie. L'idée principale de l'oeuvre de Sun Tzu est que l'objectif de la guerre est de contraindre l'ennemi à abandonner la lutte, y compris sans combat, grâce à la ruse, l'espionnage et une grande mobilité : il s'agit donc de s'adapter à la stratégie de l'adversaire, pour s'assurer la victoire à moindre coût. Ses idées sont aujourd'hui reprises par les stratèges asiatiques et américains dans la guerre économique mondiale.
The Art of War is the most important book ever written about warfare and conflict. Lionel Giles' translation is the definitive edition, his commentary is indispensable. The Art of War can be used and adapted in every facet of your life. It explains when and how to go to war, as well as when not to. Learn how to win any conflict whether it be on the battlefield or in the boardroom. Lavishly illustrated with twelve brilliant illustrations by renowned artist Luke Mcdonnell.
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