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The Art of War (Pocket Edition)

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Mastering Strategy: The Ultimate Guide

"The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is still being used today to understand the dynamics of conflict and competition. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding your opponent, selecting the right strategy, gaining an advantage and minimizing conflict. It is a good read for individuals who are interested in military history, political strategy or just want to understand the nuances of competition. This book teaches readers the principles of strategy that can be applied to various aspects of their lives and will level up their decision-making skills.

  • Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) for Multicultural Non-Fiction (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Art of War (Pocket Edition)

Regular price ₱489.15
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ISBN: 9780877735373
Publisher: Shambhala
Date of Publication: 1991-05-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.96
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The Art of War is the Swiss army knife of military theory--pop out a different tool for any situation. Folded into this small package are compact views on resourcefulness, momentum, cunning, the profit motive, flexibility, integrity, secrecy, speed, positioning, surprise, deception, manipulation, responsibility, and practicality. Thomas Cleary's translation keeps the package tight, with crisp language and short sections. Commentaries from the Chinese tradition trail Sun-tzu's words, elaborating and picking up on puzzling lines. Take the solitary passage: "Do not eat food for their soldiers." Elsewhere, Sun-tzu has told us to plunder the enemy's stores, but now we're not supposed to eat the food? The Tang dynasty commentator Du Mu solves the puzzle nicely, "If the enemy suddenly abandons their food supplies, they should be tested first before eating, lest they be poisoned." Most passages, however, are the pinnacle of succinct clarity: "Lure them in with the prospect of gain, take them by confusion" or "Invincibility is in oneself, vulnerability is in the opponent." Sun-tzu's maxims are widely applicable beyond the military because they speak directly to the exigencies of survival. Your new tools will serve you well, but don't flaunt them. Remember Sun-tzu's advice: "Though effective, appear to be ineffective." --Brian Bruya
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Mastering Strategy: The Ultimate Guide

"The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is still being used today to understand the dynamics of conflict and competition. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding your opponent, selecting the right strategy, gaining an advantage and minimizing conflict. It is a good read for individuals who are interested in military history, political strategy or just want to understand the nuances of competition. This book teaches readers the principles of strategy that can be applied to various aspects of their lives and will level up their decision-making skills.

  • Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) for Multicultural Non-Fiction (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.