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The Art of War (Paperback)

by Sun Tzu (Author), Sun Zi (Author), Lionel Giles (Translator)
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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: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 434 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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27 of 29 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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14 of 19 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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22 of 31 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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1.0 out of 5 stars Poor print!
This is an excellent text but this particular copy is a poor print run.

There is no biography, no reference to the original Chinese text, no information on the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Iqbal Mohammed

1.0 out of 5 stars Not received yet
I ordered this book in-conjunction with another one and only received one book in the package.
I left a complaint but I haven't heard anything back yet. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Weston

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
Published 5 months ago by Chunky Monkey

5.0 out of 5 stars art of war
This is a great book full of wisdoms and anecdotes some of which you may have heard but you can never tire of re-reading this gem again and again. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. Olliffe

2.0 out of 5 stars ummmmm

Its a collection of discrete quotations with a complex sentences' structure.
6 out of 10 of these quotations are useful which is good news but the lack of analysis... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Naja

3.0 out of 5 stars Art of War
The original text by Sun Tzu is excellent but there is no comentary whatsoever in the book. It is just a translation. Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Delair

3.0 out of 5 stars The Art of War
I bought this book for my 15 year old son who is trying to break free from the National Curriculum tunnel view of life. Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. J. Davies

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
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Wc Shacklock

1.0 out of 5 stars The Art of War 'SUN TZU'
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
Published 8 months ago by Mr. D. C. G. Garrood

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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