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The Art of War

By Sun Tzu
Series: Arcturus Classics
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise that explores the strategies and tactics essential for winning battles. It delves into themes such as the importance of intelligence, strategic planning, and adaptability in warfare. Though its focus is on military conflict, its principles have been widely applied to fields like business and leadership.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this classic work if you're fascinated by strategic thinking and ancient military tactics. It's a must-read for history enthusiasts and those interested in applying timeless principles of warfare to modern-day strategy, leadership, and decision-making.

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The Art of War

The Art of War is a classic study of strategy, converning how to shape your tactics to cope with an ever-evolving situation. Despite being written so long ago, its theories are still considered shrewd and penetrating, and are used today as a source of insight into office politics, business management and corporate strategy.

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The Art of War enjoys enduring popularity among readers. It is a classic study of strategy and how to shape your tactics to cope with an ever-evolving situation — in some cases, how to fight without actually committing yourself to battle.

Despite being written so long ago, its theories are still considered shrewd and penetrating, and are used today as a source of insight into office politics, business management, and corporate strategy. The lessons in the text can be applied to many areas of life.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classic works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together, they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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The Art of War by Sun Tzu is universally celebrated for its ancient wisdom on strategy and tactics, tailored for both military and modern business contexts. Reviewers praise its timeless insights and clarity despite its concise nature, making it a must-read for those interested in strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution. Its application beyond military use, especially in business and personal development, is also highly commended by readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784287023

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Paperback

Contributors:

  • Translated by Lionel Giles

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 103g

Pages: 128

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History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Arcturus Classics Sun Tzu

About the Author

Sun Tzu was an accomplished general and strategist in China who lived during the Spring and Autumn period (771 - 485BC). His treatise The Art of War is the most famous military text ever written and remains influential to this day.

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