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The Art of War - Sun Tzu's Classic in Plain English With Sun Pin's : The Art of Warfare

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All managers need to think strategically, but few know any of the rules of strategy, except by hearsay. This book is designed to help all managers understand strategy and apply it to everyday decisions

157 pages, Paperback

First published April 19,2002

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157 pages, Paperback
Published
April 19, 2002 by iUniverse Star
ISBN
9780595224722
ASIN
0595224725
Language
English

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Sun Tzu (traditional Chinese: 孫子; simplified Chinese: 孙子; pinyin: Sūnzǐ) was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thought. Sun Tzu is revered in Chinese and East Asian culture as a legendary historical and military figure. His birth name was Sun Wu (traditional Chinese: 孫武; simplified Chinese: 孙武) and he was known outside of his family by his courtesy name Changqing (Chinese: 長卿). The name Sun Tzu—by which he is more popularly known—is an honorific which means "Master Sun".
Sun Tzu mastered the military science of ancient China and created the military doctrine of asymmetrical warfare. According to it, an attack on the enemy should begin only after the enemy has no opportunity to either defend or counterattack. It was used in the wars in the era of the Warring States in ancient China (about 475–221 BC). It differs from the modern interpretation of asymmetric military strategy. The ancient warriors used to call it the Victorious Methods of Warfare (sheng er zhan zhi), but it has the same meaning as the modern asymmetrical military strategy. The ancient professional warriors used it in individual combats against the enemies in the wars. As a result, a variety of armed and unarmed combat combinations have been created for various combat situations as the individual battle plans. Those combat combinations had specific names, descriptions and classifications.
Sun Tzu's historicity is uncertain. The Han dynasty historian Sima Qian and other traditional Chinese historians placed him as a minister to King Helü of Wu and dated his lifetime to 544–496 BC. Modern scholars accepting his historicity place the extant text of The Art of War in the later Warring States period of 475 to 221 BC, based on its style of composition and its descriptions of warfare. Traditional accounts state that the general's descendant Sun Bin wrote a treatise on military tactics, also titled The Art of War. Since both Sun Wu and Sun Bin were referred to as "Sun Tzu" in classical Chinese texts, some historians believed them identical, prior to the rediscovery of Sun Bin's treatise in 1972.
Sun Tzu's work has been praised and employed throughout the arc of East Asian military history since its composition, and eventually earned global attention. During the twentieth century, The Art of War grew in popularity and saw practical use in the Western world as well. It remains influential in many contemporary competitive endeavors across the modern world beyond military strategy and warfare, including espionage, culture, governance, business, and sports.

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NiniAlex
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April 17,2025
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A blessing for those curious of the ancient Chinese military context. A curse for naive edgelords who believe this is a effective guide on military strategy. I’m sorry but fighting with “ferocity of a lion” won’t make up for your lack of education.
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jesteri
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April 17,2025
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I can now win any war.

Ok, I can't. But, I really enjoyed the book.

It's given me new ways of looking at difficulties I have in life such as work, money, personal growth, etc. Of course, a lot can be lost in translation but I found it direct and focused on the task which is winning.
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illchaywill
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April 17,2025
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The Art of Wart by Sun Tzu is a short but packed reading, a great practice to implement wisdom to one's life from 2500 years ago. The military tactics are outdated, as we invented firearms... Hence, 4 star.
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poemofdevil
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April 17,2025
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One of the great classical works. Many believe that the subject of this work pertains only to war, sports, and business. Yet this work provides insight to relationships.
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Jecob
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April 17,2025
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A poetic explanation of human behavior and war strategy. If you’re currently writing a novel and need a better understanding of how to describe battles or need ideas, this would be an excellent inspiration.
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Kalo_Dawg
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April 17,2025
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Klassiker, men veldig kort bok. Arkaisk språk og mange banaliteter, men noen gullkorn her og der.

Boka omhandler alle aspekteter rundt oldtidens krigføring: tankesett, disiplin, terreng, styrkeforhold og spionasje.
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EmiyaRin
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April 17,2025
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Editie van Lionel Giles gelezen. Saaie bende, rare vertaling ook, zo'n Victoriaanse Brit die denkt dat hij alles beter weet dan de Chinese commentators die destijds leefden.
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ArenSushi
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April 17,2025
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Listened to the short audible book. Need to listen to full version and needs analysis.
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