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The Art of War: Popular Penguins

By Sun Tzu
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The Art of War: Popular Penguins by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise that outlines strategies and principles of warfare. It focuses on the importance of strategy, leadership, and understanding one's opponent to secure victory. While deeply rooted in military contexts, its insights have been applied to various competitive fields, including business and sports, making it a timeless guide on tactics and strategy.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in ancient military strategy and philosophy. Its teachings are often applied beyond warfare, offering strategic wisdom that can be useful in business, leadership, and personal development.

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Offering ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent, this bestselling 2000-year-old military manual is still worshipped by soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom as the ultimate guide to winning.

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ISBN: 9780141045276

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 66g

Pages: 108

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Sun Tzu (pronounced SOON-zuh) means Master Sun. His first name was Wu.

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