The Art of War is the earliest Chinese military treatise and one of the greatest military classics in the world. It is widely recognised as one of the top three military treatises in the world with profound philosophy and extensive influence together with The Book of Five Rings and The Epitome of Military Science. The Art of War is divided into 13 chapters with each emphasising a topic yet related to the topics of the other 12. Each chapter first gives a general overview and then makes analysis centring on the topic. There ...
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The Art of War is the earliest Chinese military treatise and one of the greatest military classics in the world. It is widely recognised as one of the top three military treatises in the world with profound philosophy and extensive influence together with The Book of Five Rings and The Epitome of Military Science. The Art of War is divided into 13 chapters with each emphasising a topic yet related to the topics of the other 12. Each chapter first gives a general overview and then makes analysis centring on the topic. There is a compiling logic in the whole book. Recognised as a military classic, The Art of War exerts a profound influence on the following generations in China. It has been spread to Japan and other countries and translated into multiple languages since the 8th century. It has become one of the famous military classics in the world and occupies a critical role in world military history. The basic principles stated in the book remain relevant in today's world. It has gained much wider popularity thanks to its incomparable military and philosophical thinking, ever-changing strategies and tactics and unique literal expression. It is applicable not only to the military field but also to modern business management, social management and interpersonal communication.
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This book has good tactics for climbing the corporate ladder. It includes chapters such as overcoming your enemies, sabotage, loyalty, family, and getting ahead in life. Anthony Agosta
Maureen R
Sep 26, 2013
Interesting.... but
The hype and mystique were much more interesting than the actual book.
There were some interesting points, but it didn't move me.
readerman
Dec 15, 2012
Strike with Chaos
This excellent little book has plenty of white space on each page for making notes. The translation is very good. This is a book that can be easily taken with you wherever you go.
Michael m
Jun 16, 2012
Great history of early china
Book repetitive and drawn out in places. Hard to bounce back and forth between notes section and main body of book. Full of information for war and life.