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The Art of War

AUTHOR Sun Tzu
PUBLISHER Ixia Press (04/17/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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"There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." -- Newsweek

Regarded as the world's oldest military treatise, this compact volume has instructed officers and tacticians for more than 2,000 years. From its origins in China, The Art of War traveled the world to inform the strategies of Napoleon and World War II generals. More recently, it has taken on a new life as a guide to competing successfully in business, law, and sports.
All of The Art of War's concepts retain their value to modern readers, from the prudence of circumventing a strong opponent and taking advantage of a weak one to the wisdom of preparedness and flexibility. Other topics include strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communications, the treatment of soldiers, and the worth of well-trained officers. History enthusiasts, business thought leaders, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry will appreciate this elegant edition of the classic work.

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ISBN-13: 9780486832944
ISBN-10: 0486832945
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 96
Carton Quantity: 56
Product Dimensions: 5.60 x 0.50 x 8.60 inches
Weight: 0.60 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Literary Collections | Asian - General
Literary Collections | Eastern
Literary Collections | Leadership
Dewey Decimal: 355.02
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018050680
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"There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." -- Newsweek

Regarded as the world's oldest military treatise, this compact volume has instructed officers and tacticians for more than 2,000 years. From its origins in China, The Art of War traveled the world to inform the strategies of Napoleon and World War II generals. More recently, it has taken on a new life as a guide to competing successfully in business, law, and sports.
All of The Art of War's concepts retain their value to modern readers, from the prudence of circumventing a strong opponent and taking advantage of a weak one to the wisdom of preparedness and flexibility. Other topics include strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communications, the treatment of soldiers, and the worth of well-trained officers. History enthusiasts, business thought leaders, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry will appreciate this elegant edition of the classic work.

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