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The Art of War Mass market paperbound - 2005

by Thomas Cleary (Translator); Sun-Tzu; Thomas Cleary

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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Offering ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent, this bestselling 2000-year-old military manual is still worshipped by soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom as the ultimate guide to winning.

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The Definitive Translation with Over Two Million Copies Sold

Sun Tzu's Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu's text, along with illuminating commentaries and auxiliary texts written by distinguished strategists. The translations, by the renowned translator Thomas Cleary, have all been published previously in book form, except for The Silver Sparrow Art of War, which is available here for the first time. This collection contains:

The Art of War This edition of Sun Tzu's text includes the classic collection of commentaries by eleven interpreters.

Mastering the Art of War Consisting of essays by two prominent statesmen-generals of Han dynasty China, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ji, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on episodes from Chinese history to show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's principles.

The Silver Sparrow Art of War A version of Sun Tzu's Art of War based on a manuscript of the classic text discovered at a Chinese archeological site in China's Shandong Province in 1972, which contains previously unknown fragments.

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Helps the reader apply the principles of military strategy to all challenges and conflicts of life.

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  • Title The Art of War
  • Author Thomas Cleary (Translator); Sun-Tzu; Thomas Cleary
  • Binding Mass Market Paperbound
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Shambhala, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Publication date January 11, 2005
  • ISBN 9781590302255 / 1590302257
  • Weight 0.28 lbs (0.13 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.59 in (17.02 x 10.67 x 1.50 cm)
  • Reading level 1150
  • Category Philosophy
  • Dewey Decimal Code 355.02

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A Washington Post best-seller

"Absorb this book, and you can throw out all those contemporary books about management leadership."— Newsweek

"A breast-pocket favorite of many commanders and U.S. Marines."— Christian Science Monitor

"The Art of War soon could join Machiavelli's The Prince as required reading in the executive suite."— USA Today

About the author

The warrior-philosopher and master strategist Sun Tzu, about whom little is known, compiled The Art of War more than two thousand years ago. Legend has it that he was known for the brilliant campaigns he led around the time of Confucius. His work was memorized and passed down orally, before eventually being copied onto bamboo strips and passed around.
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