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Author: Sun Tzu
Year: 2011
Language: en
Pages: 95
ISBN-13: 9780007420124
Dimensions:
Height: 6.75 Inches
Length: 4.19 Inches
Weight: 0.3086471668 pounds
Width: 0.84 Inches
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a classic treatise on military strategy published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2011. This edition spans 95 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into the principles of strategic planning and decision-making. Sun Tzu emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and one’s adversaries, advocating for the use of intelligence and diplomacy over direct confrontation.

Readers will find that The Art of War presents timeless strategies that have influenced leaders across various fields, including business and athletics. The text explores concepts such as the significance of preparation and the value of outsmarting opponents before engaging in conflict. This work, written in the sixth century BCE, continues to serve as a foundational resource for those navigating challenges in both military and non-military contexts.


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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.

Focusing on the principle of outsmarting a foe before resorting to battle this treatise by Chinese general, strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu is a masterpiece of military strategy. His timeless advice to know yourself, your enemy, your sparring ground and to prioritise diplomatic solutions has been influential since its creation.

Written during the sixth century BCE, to this day The Art of War has guided leaders for thousands of years and remains to this day a touchstone not only for generals, but for CEOs, athletes and anyone facing their own battles of cunning and tact.

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Language: en. Pages: 95.

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