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The art of war

Sun-tzuMinford, John(Translated by)
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Still a source of inspiration for soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom 2000 years after it was written, Sun-Tzu'sThe Art of Waris the most influential book of strategy in the world, translated from the Chinese by John Minford in Penguin Classics.

'Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting'

For more than two thousand years, Sun-Tzu'sThe Art of Warhas provided leaders with profound insights into the use of skill, tactics, psychology and discipline to outwit opponents. Said to have inspired Napoleon, and used by Mao Zedong and General Douglas MacArthur, as well as many famous business gurus, politicians and sports stars, its ancient words of wisdom provide a touchstone for today's managers and executives fighting their boardroom battles. This best-selling book offers ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent.

Little is known for definite about Sun Tzu (544-496 B.C.) and his life during the Warring States period after the decline of the Zhou dynasty, but his classicThe Art of Warhas been one of the central works of Chinese literature for 2500 years.

If you enjoyedThe Art of War, you might like Machiavelli'sThe Prince,also available in Penguin Classics.

'Absorb this book, and you can throw out all those contemporary books about management leadership'
Newsweek

'Reflecting on Sun-Tzu's work is to the business manager what weight lifting is to the champion athlete - an exercise that makes one stronger'
John Kohut, Beijing Bureau Chief,South China Post

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Penguin
014191968X / 9780141919683
eBook (EPUB)
355.02
30/04/2008
English
87 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
Reprint. This ed. of this translation originally published: New York: Viking, 2002; London: Penguin, 2003 Description based on print version record.