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The Art of War

By Sun Tzu

The Art of War Business, Finance & Career

The Art of War

By Sun Tzu

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"The Art of War," by Sun Tzu, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes & Noble Classics": New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. "Barnes & Noble Classics "pulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. "A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease." So wrote Sun Tzu 2,500 years ago, and kings, soldiers, and statesmen have been turning to the Chinese master for his astute observations ever since. Sun Tzu's incisive blueprint for battlefield strategy is as relevant to today's combatants in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. "The Art of War" is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an essential tool for modern corporate warriors battling to gain the advantage inthe boardroom and for anyone struggling to gain the upper hand in confrontations and competitions. Here Lionel Giles's famed 1910 translation, laced with commentary from illustrious Chinese experts, is brought up to date with relevant quotations from Western writers and thinkers. This new ed
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
128
Release Date:
2002-06-24
Publication Date:
2002-06-24
Publisher:
Grange Books Ltd
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1840135123
Weight:
272 g
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