The Art of War

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4.1
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384
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The definitive translation of Sun-tzu's timeless classic of military strategy, Art of War

Sun-tzu's Art of War is almost certainly the most famous study of strategy ever written. This treatise has been credited with influencing some of the most legendary military operations. Beyond the battlefield, people far and wide have long turned to Art of War for advice on how to succeed in various competitive situations, and companies around the world now make this book required reading for their executives. 
  
In this translation, Chinese warfare scholar Ralph D. Sawyer places Art of War in its proper historical context, outlining several battles that Sun-tzu either conducted or that may have influenced him, and offers an edition that is uniquely accurate and accessible.
 

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4.1
96 reviews
Kc Davey
September 28, 2013
This book is fantastic! It may point out the obvious as some people say but 2000+ years ago it probably wasn't so obvious. Even today in Japan business men read this book as part of their company policies! As well as The Book of Five Rings. I have the Chinese calligraphy on this book tattooed on my forearm due to loving it so much. Only the smarter people will really understand this book and it's meanings.
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Vaughn Simmons
April 18, 2024
I mean a lot of excuses and Name dropping, shease! -
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Tony Mangabat
February 3, 2016
Stuff translates when used in business as well. Great way of understanding strategy.
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About the author

Ralph D. Sawyer, a leading scholar of Chinese warfare, has worked extensively with major intelligence and defense agencies. After studying at MIT and Harvard, Sawyer has spent over thirty years lecturing and doing international consulting work focused on China.

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