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The Art of War

by B.H. Liddell Hart, Samuel B. Griffith, Sun Tzu
$10.26
The Art of War - Thryft
The Art of War - Thryft

Timeless military strategy for modern times.

The Art of War is an excellent read for those interested in strategy and tactics both within and beyond the military realm. Sun Tzu's succinct yet comprehensive recommendations transcend time and discipline. This book has been read and revered by generations and is a must-read for anyone interested in strategic thinking.

  • 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

by B.H. Liddell Hart, Samuel B. Griffith, Sun Tzu
$10.26
ISBN: 9780195014761
Authors: B.H. Liddell Hart, Samuel B. Griffith, Sun Tzu
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 1971-09-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, History, Business, Philosophy
Related Topics: Leadership, Personal Development, Business, War, Leadership, Personal Development, Self Help, History, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 481221 readers)

Description

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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Timeless military strategy for modern times.

The Art of War is an excellent read for those interested in strategy and tactics both within and beyond the military realm. Sun Tzu's succinct yet comprehensive recommendations transcend time and discipline. This book has been read and revered by generations and is a must-read for anyone interested in strategic thinking.

  • 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.