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The Art of War (The Concise Classic)

Timeless Wisdom Distilled
By Sun Tzu
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THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF SUN TZU PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMAT Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a timeless masterpiece of strategy and leadership, celebrated for its profound insights into preparation, adaptability, and the importance of... Read More
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The Art of War (The Concise Classic)

Master the art of strategy and achieve victory in life's battles with Sun Tzu's enduring guide to wisdom, foresight, and adaptability.

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THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF SUN TZU PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMAT

Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a timeless masterpiece of strategy and leadership, celebrated for its profound insights into preparation, adaptability, and the importance of understanding both oneself and others. Originally conceived as a military manual, its lessons have transcended their origins to become essential reading for anyone navigating challenges in life, business, and creativity. Its brilliance lies in its subtle, universal wisdom, which remains strikingly relevant after more than two millennia.

This edition will help you master the art of strategy and apply it to your own life. With engaging double-page spreads, it curates Sun Tzu's key strategies, pairing them with modern analysis and practical applications you can use immediately. Calibrated to deliver timeless, perspective-shifting insights rapidly and directly, it reveals the strategies that have shaped leaders across the ages and continue to inspire today.

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Series: Concise Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399821506

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray One

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Gill Hasson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771-256 BCE). His seminal work, The Art of War, is widely regarded as the most influential book on strategy ever written. Covering principles of preparation, adaptability, and understanding both oneself and one's opponents, Sun Tzu's timeless insights have transcended their military origins to inspire leaders in business, politics, and personal development worldwide.

Gill Hasson has 20 years' experience teaching and writing on a range of issues to do with personal and professional development, mental health and wellbeing. She is the author of more than 22 books; the bestselling Mindfulness, Mindfulness Pocketbook, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Thinking, the Sunday Times bestseller How to Deal with Difficult People, plus other books on the subjects of resilience, communication skills and assertiveness.

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