The Art of War
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Tags: Classics, Non-Fiction, War
ISBN:1599869772
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The Art of War is a Chinese text dating from the sixth century B.C. on the nature of warfare. Written by Sun Tzu, a brilliant and innovative military expert, The Art of War has been studied for centuries by the world’s militaries and historians as well as in the realm of big business. In thirteen chapters, Sun Tzu’s masterpiece covers every aspect of waging war—the crucial decisions that must go into planning an attack, the keys of success on the battlefield, assessing terrain and resources, calculating the enemy’s strength, and the use of spies. Great military campaigns have been fought and won with the help of this ancient Chinese book. Whether interpreted literally or metaphorically, The Art of War has tried and true advice for strategists of all kinds.
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Opening Lines (Experimental)
to the State.
which can on no account be neglected.
when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field.
(4) The Commander; (5) Method and discipline.
regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger.
times and seasons.
the chances of life and death.
...
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5/5 
Reviewed by sonakrj on Oct 28, 2008
Easy Read with Significance
This is the 3rd time I've read this book and each time I catch something new. I love the installments, which made this book easier to get through and allowed me more time to think about each chapter throughout the day! Great book!
3/5 
Reviewed by changolote on Oct 28, 2008
Interesting
Reads like a leadership guide, fascinating in its age. I have often stereotyped ancient man as not near our level of intelligence, but this book and its guiding principles could have been written today. It's about tactics and strategy, insight into a great man's mind.
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| BabsG | | 2008-12-07 | |
| BillSeitz |  | 2008-07-14 | |
| changolote | | Read review | 2008-10-28 |
| sonakrj | | Read review | 2008-10-28 |
| starried | | 2008-09-24 |
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