Art of War by Thomas F. Cleary and Sun-tzu (1983, Hardcover)

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military strategy, history, and philosophy. The book is a hardcover edition published by Random House Publishing Group in 1983, and it features a dust jacket for added protection.

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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100385292163
ISBN-139780385292160
eBay Product ID (ePID)68319

Product Key Features

Book TitleArt of War
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / General, General
Publication Year1983
GenrePhilosophy, History
AuthorThomas F. Cleary, Sun-Tzu
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight11.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width7.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"The most useful and important book ever written for aspiring leaders." --Toronto Sun Times From the Trade Paperback edition., "The most useful and important book ever written for aspiring leaders." -- Toronto Sun Times From the Trade Paperback edition.
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal355.02
SynopsisIf you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.... These are the words of ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, whose now-classic treatise, The Art of War , was written more than 2,500 years ago. Originally a text for victory on the battlefield, the book has vastly transcended its original purpose. Here is a seminal work on the philosophy of successful leadership that is as applicable to contemporary business as it is to war. Today many leading American business schools use the text as required reading for aspiring managers, and even Oliver Stone's award-winning film Wall Street cites The Art of War as a guide to those who strive for success. Now acclaimed novelist James Clavell, for whom Sun Tzu's writing has been an inspiration, gives us a newly edited Art of War . Author of the best-selling Asian saga consisting of Shogun , Tai-Pan , Gai-jin , King Rat , Noble House , and Whirlwind , Clavell first heard about Sun Tzu in Hong Kong in 1977, and since then The Art Of War has been his constant companion--he refers to it frequently in Noble House . He has taken a 1910 translation of the book and clarified it for the contemporary reader. This new edition of The Art Of War is an extraordinary book made even more relevant by an extraordinary editor.

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    The description of the book was far worse than I was expecting. ..." some wear and tear... some pages written on...". I opened the book and it SPLIT the spine where the pages attach on the inside. Very disappointed from the actual product VS. the description of what to expect. Worn, yes. Falling apart no. The Art Of War is a book meant to be read by everyone many times over and over.

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  • Very good vintage reading!

    Very good historical writings about war and tactics. Highly recommended reading for any military strategist.

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    Excellent interesting book

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    Great book- thanks

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  • a note to this countries leaders

    Any leader with the power to declare war should do the MORAL THING and know this book .

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