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The Art of War (Paperback)

by Sun Tzu (Author), Sun Zi (Author), Lionel Giles (Translator)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 68 pages
  • Publisher: Filiquarian Publishing (1 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1599869772
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599869773
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 291 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on Sun Tzu to warfare and cilivzation have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business and everyday life. The Art of War is a book which should be used to gain advantage of opponents in the boardroom and battlefield alike.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars aphoristic and enlightening, 29 Sep 2008
By Janie "Jane O'Neill" (Brighton, England) - See all my reviews
I'm not especially interested in military history, neither am I a manager or businessman, but I still found this book very enjoyable. It has the rare appeal of being of its time but at the same time applicable to the present day. Many of the insights feel very contemporary - not simply to the business arena but to any aspect of life. The style is terse and aphoristic, which means that it doesn't really matter that the book is quite short. Even the chapters on terrain tactics are interesting from a historical point of view. I would also recommend a book called the Fall by Steve Taylor for its insights into the origins and history of warfare and social conflict The Fall:the Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of a New Era: The Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of a New Era

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19 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting, but quirky and useful, 4 Jun 2008
By Maclennane (Horsham, Sussex) - See all my reviews
  
I was expecting a huge tome full of Confuscian statements which are allegorical to warfare. What I received was a 69-page book of short instructions which are dirrectly about warfare, but in many cases allegorical to life.

Possibly they're all in some way applicable to the day-to-day, the fighting with fire section does seem a bit specialised, but doubtless the scales will fall from my eyes at some stage and I will be able to use its teachings in buying tangerines from waitrose.

The best thing about the book is the ability to spice up conversation. Never again will I use a hackneyed marketing phrase where something from Sun Tzu will work. Brilliant.
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11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, snappy and very readable, 8 Sep 2008
By Mr. J. Whybrow "Jonnywhy" (Reading) - See all my reviews
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I bought this as I am quite interested in military history, and thought I couldn't really go wrong with £3. Instead of the paragraphs of thick text I expected, instead the book is laid out with numbered points in a series of about 13 chapters.

The text never becomes heavy, but instead is written in a very accessible way meaning it is easy to dip in and out of the book as you like. Also I thought that maybe the text would be outdated and irrelevant, but instead with a bit of common sense it can apply to us today.

All in all, very readable and well worth the money, especially if you need to purchase something to get free postage!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Direct Reference for your own Interpretation
Used by many in business (especially sales teams) to appear wise and sage, this is simply Sun Tzu's own directions on the best 'Plan of Attack'. Read more
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Its a collection of discrete quotations with a complex sentences' structure.
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The original text by Sun Tzu is excellent but there is no comentary whatsoever in the book. It is just a translation. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A collected tome of wisdom
I personally haven't been able to apply any of the wisdom from this book to my life. I think you have to really go deep into the meanings and metaphors to make the same claims as... Read more
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Not worth bying this product. It is like reading a quote book rather than, what I expected, a book on the 'art of war'. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars LET'S GO TO WAR!
A good read, it's amazing to think that such an old book is completely relevant to today's World
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
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Good book, but was suprised how thin it was.
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Applicable theories even today !
Must Read, more than once !
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