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The Art of War

The Art of War by Sun Tzu
By: (c. 554 BC - c. 496 BC)

The Art of War is a 6th Century BC Chinese treatise on war and military strategy known for its timeless examples of strategy and planning. There is intense interest in this ancient work since it teaches how to be victorious in conflict and that the final victory ultimately is to see war as an effort to win minds and hearts rather than a mere acquisition of territory and wealth.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a two thousand year old work, reputedly authored by a famous military general and strategist who lived in ancient China. Apart from this, he is also revered and respected in many South Asian countries as a learned philosopher. The book is divided into thirteen chapters and there is historical evidence to prove that it was written over a period of time and perhaps with many borrowings and collaborations with other similar works of the period. However, it was also heavily criticized by generations of scholars and thinkers in later centuries as it advocated deception and spying as accepted strategies in war. Many scholars have also doubted whether a figure such as Sun Tzu existed at all and have found several inaccuracies in terms of the timeframe in which the book was supposed to have been written. Many feel that the original work may have undergone several revisions over the centuries before being consolidated in its present form. Whatever the nature of these opinions The Art of War remains a fascinating, valuable and extremely interesting work.

Each chapter explores a different aspect of war. Beginning with elaborate plans that should be put in place before the commencement of war, the book goes on to describe different situations in which wars are fought, the kind of strategies employed in various types of terrain, understanding the nature of the enemy and finally positioning, timing and methods of attack.

For present day corporate warriors, The Art of War is an invaluable text. Business management, sports and politics are some of the fields where it has found immense application. Conflict resolution theory has been immeasurably enhanced with the addition of Sun Tzu's millennia-old tried and tested methods. It also provides valuable assistance in the grooming of leaders, understanding and appreciating the opponent and leveraging one's own advantages.

The Art of War provides compelling reading for anyone who is interested in the dynamics of negotiation, competition, mediation, planning and arbitration.


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 24 reviews)

Reviewer: - December 8, 2020
Subject: Groov E
its a nice read to hear.
Reviewer: - September 7, 2020
Subject: epic
ahh yes so this is the beloved book that our potato king technoblade must've read. very good book. it shows all the tactics that our king has used against the foe, squid kid. amazing book. #bloodforthebloodgod
Reviewer: - July 20, 2020
Subject: enunciation is intolerable
Get someone that can speak clearly to read these please - they are worthy of clear enunciation
Reviewer: - December 20, 2019
Subject: English as second language
Readers should be limited to those who have good pronunciation and speaking skills!
Reviewer: - March 19, 2019
Subject: The Art of War
Its an excellent ancient treatise on tactics and strategy that has to be interpreted in related context and applied in current days reality. Thank you so much for making it available in the form of audio book which makes convenient to many of us.
Reviewer: - July 5, 2018
Subject: Thankyou so much
It's for everyone to listen and apply for your life
Reviewer: - January 26, 2018
Subject: Civil
Ulysses S Grant new this book very well, Lee never read it. Semper Fidelis
Reviewer: - December 18, 2017
Subject: The Art of War
Great book, skillfuly reading: a real pleasure
Reviewer: - February 8, 2017
Subject: book
one of the best book
Reviewer: - May 1, 2016
its very very good thanks alot
Reviewer: - December 26, 2015
Subject: cool
It was pretty cool, thanks so much for this.
Reviewer: - December 24, 2015
Subject: This book
It is directly on point. I read completely it in three days on board a merchant ship I was assigned to in 2011. I could not put it down. This is my second reading.
Reviewer: - November 11, 2015
Subject: That cover is rediculous!
Sun Tze lived in Chinese Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period. He shouldn't be wearing Qing Dynasty garment!!! That would be like Hector of Troy wearing Scotland skirt!!!
Reviewer: - February 21, 2015
Subject: brilliant
No leader should be without this book
Reviewer: - June 23, 2014
Subject: great
Really easy to follow. Thank you
Reviewer: - March 20, 2014
Subject: responce
It's very good.I am with this book.
Reviewer: - November 21, 2013
Subject: Response To GH
Everything in this book is applicable to the average man or woman. The Art of War provides strategies and tactics that are malleable to many of lives situations: work, relationships, politics, sports... the applications are only limited to your imagination.
Reviewer: - November 6, 2013
Subject: Easy
A concise and easy read. Enjoyed it!
Reviewer: - September 28, 2013
Subject: Decent Book
Most of the advice in this book does not apply to modern society.
Reviewer: - July 6, 2013
Subject: Review
Enjoyed this book.
Reviewer: - April 6, 2013
Subject: Book
Gooooood
Reviewer: - March 24, 2013
Great voice. Thanks!!!
Reviewer: - January 25, 2013
Reading the bullet numbers is extremely distracting in an audio book.
Reviewer: - December 14, 2012
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