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| The Art Of War | 
 enlarge | Author: Sun Tzu
Publisher: Filiquarian
Category: Book
Buy New: $3.99 (9.39 RON)
Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 1029
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 68
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 1599869772
Dewey Decimal Number: 181
EAN: 9781599869773
ASIN: 1599869772
Publication Date: November 7, 2007
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 consider another? June 27, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
i will probably buy another text with interpretation of the original, as i would like an opinion of how it applies to real life and or business life, and strategies.
 Poor translating and copy editing. May 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The translation is clumsy and needs improvement. Copy editing is sloppy. Numerous typos, misspellings, punctuation, and format errors. Serves as a cheap option, but would not recommend it for anyone seeking a quality copy to add to their collection or library.
 Classic on the priciples of war May 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This ancient classic of 13 chapters was written over 2,500 years ago by the legendary Chinese general Sun Tzu. It is a must have for military buffs that enjoy reading about the tactics of the most succesful generals. It is rumored that Napoleon used a French translation of the Art of War to his advantage while conquering most of Europe, and he lost when he broke its principles.
The principles that are with in this ancient text can also be used in games of strategy, business conflicts, and the day to day battles of life.
Here are ten principles to give you a sample of the wisdom found in its pages:
Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance with out fighting.
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
Spies are the most important element in war, because upon them depends an army's ability to move.
All warfare is based on deception.
The general who wins a battle makes many calculations before the battle is fought.
There is no instance of a country having benefited from a prolonged war.
The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals.
In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak.
When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. (So they can retreat).
Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained, fight not unless the position is critical.
Taken as a whole this is a book of wisdom and principles on how to win. I rank it in my top ten books I have ever read. It is a must have for any home library. The is a very small book that is quick and easy to read.
 War April 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Interesting read for those following the Iraq War and those who are interested in drawing parallels with the corporate world.
Not as Profound as You Think April 17, 2008
If you know anything about the Art of War it's from quotations taken out of context that seem to say something and seem to be profound. The idea is that actual war is a metaphor for the conflicts that one encounters in life and that the advice and tactics are just as applicable.
Not really.
This is a book about medieval Chinese warfare and by and large most of it is about precisely that, maybe ninety five percent. If you want to find out how to get good at business, read a business book. And if you want to get good at life, maybe get a self-help book. If you are mostly interested in the history of the era, this is it.
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