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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4/5
Reviewed by ncpilot on Jun 13, 2011
Positive
Good reading that can in principal, be applied to life and business. Good points about strategy.
5/5 
Reviewed by Biancakiko on Dec 25, 2010
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3/5 
Reviewed by fireinthelight on Apr 9, 2009
Concise
-Common-Sense
+Short
5/5
Reviewed by taffyuko on Feb 5, 2010
Masterpiece
One of the oldest written capitulations of war and military stratagem and utilized across centuries; not only an interesting and fast read but truly enlightening on Eastern-Asian history.
5/5
Reviewed by samurailink3 on Dec 9, 2009
A True Classic
There are reasons some books survive to become utter classics in our age. In a world of fast-moving narratives, flashy commercials, and fast food, nothing ever lasts. The Art of War is a timeless classic for a reason. Wonderful to read in short bursts.
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Ratings for 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu
| ana-rsn | | 2009-07-02 | |
| andyhintran | | 2010-03-27 | |
| AthinaReads | | 2010-10-05 | |
| a_sand_devil | | 2009-01-09 | |
| BabsG | | 2008-12-07 | |
| Biancakiko | | Read review | 2010-12-25 |
| BillSeitz | | 2008-07-14 | |
| bluekumo3 |  | 2009-02-13 | |
| brainphat | | Read review | 2009-01-22 |
| cati | | 2009-03-21 | |
| changolote | | Read review | 2008-10-28 |
| cyrusyrus | | 2010-02-08 | |
| dustin | | 2009-05-22 | |
| ejly | | Read review | 2009-03-19 |
| etherea | | 2009-01-21 | |
| Faustess | | 2010-02-04 | |
| fireinthelight | | Read review | 2009-04-09 |
| ghostintheshell | | 2009-09-27 | |
| i_pixel | | 2009-01-25 | |
| jdbard | | 2011-01-26 | |
| jillianaustin | | 2009-02-16 | |
| kroghy | | 2009-01-22 | |
| Laylah | | 2010-04-25 | |
| Mark_thetrigeek | | Read review | 2009-01-21 |
| MatLomax | | 2009-05-20 |
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