Rating: Summary: A must read for all strategists - both military and civilian Review: This book contains writings from an ancient master whose words have withstood the test of time. Concise and poignant, Art of War holds meaning for anyone involved in developing strategies. While clearly written for military doctrinal purposes, Sun Tzu's teachings can be utilized in the business world as well. This book is a must for any decision maker's library.
Rating: Summary: A Jewel for Business and Personal Strategy Review: My brother recommended this book to me stating that "it had changed his life". Not a overstatement when dealing with the gems within this book. Everything can be related to your personal life or to your professional life. Exceptional business strategy as well as book of wisdom.
Rating: Summary: Read, treasure, and refer to this book often Review: If you're into martial arts, business, military, or even interpersonal strategy, this is a book you should read right away. The wisdom is unquestionably timeless- I've already directly used some of Master Sun's suggestions in my professional life (and was praised for original ideas... heh, heh). Really, it's a great book, and this version is beautiful.
Rating: Summary: Brian Wayne Wells, Esquire, reviews "The Art of War" Review: Sun Tzu's work, "The Art of War," originally written sometime in the period of time from 400 to 300 B.C.E., has experienced numerous revivals in popularity over the years. During the 1970s it was popular with students of the New Left when the study of guerilla warfare was in vogue. In the 1980s, "The Art of War," reappeared in quite different company. In the 1980s "The Art of War" was often carried in the brief cases of corporate raiders, who quoted from it liberally to explain their view of the corporate world into which they had entered. (Note that the characters played by Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen in Oliver Stone's 1987 movie, "Wall Street" are pictured quoting Sun Tzu's "The Art of War.") Although this volume translated by Samuel B. Griffith, published in 1963 by Oxford University Press, with a forward by B.H. Lidell Hart is not the only translation available, It may be the best. In addition to the entire text, the volume also contains an appendix with significant additional material on the influence of Sun Tzu down through the ages.
Rating: Summary: Brilliant, A must for anyone. Review: Were do I start. The book was incredable. Throughout the entire book, I found meanings, not just for military matters, but for life in general. In my humble opinion, it should be required reading students EVERYWERE. I can not complement it enough.
Rating: Summary: Timeless truths Review: Sun Tzu understood more than military tactics and strategy; he understood human psychology better than any military writer since, Clausewitz included. I recommend this book for anyone intersted in military matters, and it should be required reading for all members of the military. This book's truths are so timeless, I quoted the first sentence of the book when I resigned my commission. Read it!
Rating: Summary: Organizational tactics for any event or confrontation Review: This classic work contains some indespensible truths about how to adjust and succeed in any situation. It teaches humility in times of great strength and confidence in times of weakness. A book that must be read by anyone claiming to be a leader or who wishes to master his or her own life.
Rating: Summary: One of the best books I have ever read.... Review: One of the best books I've read and continue to use as a reference is The Art of War. This ancient text written by Sun Tzu on war is now used by business men throughout the world. If you are in school, at work, or at home, you can find something in this book that can help you with whatever problem you might have. In this book you also have commentaries from other great figures that followed Sun Tzu: Li Quan from the Tang dynasty, Meng Shi: Liang Dynasty, etc. You get eleven different ways of seeing the same text.
Rating: Summary: Sun Tzu: Strategy for the Ages Review: Clavell's short translation of Sun Tzu's classic
strategy treatise compresses all of the lessons of Machiavelli into a workable reference, leaving
out the fifty ways to screw your neighbor but leaving in how to win without lifting a finger. Required reading for the businessman and other players in the Big Game as well as those playing
chess with the sons and daughters of their countrymen.
Rating: Summary: The best book on strategy I have ever read Review: This book has to be an all time masterpiece for anyone involved in conflict and/or business.
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