false 2593 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1161107694m/2593.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1161107694s/2593.jpg 10534 264 3200649 book 1963 The Art of War total:7080|5:2097|4:2451|3:1959|2:500|1:73| 7080 27239 11029 656 1771 3.85 7526 708 1053416 77653 234843 1599869772 9781599869773 55 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172972996m/234843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172972996s/234843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234843.The_Art_of_War 3.86 637 1963 3 4 false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat May 05 17:41:02 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 18:58:18 -0800 2009 more...]]> 18063288 455671 317212 1593080166 9781593080167 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173718452m/317212.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173718452s/317212.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/317212.The_Art_of_War 3.94 34 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 in the 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 edition offers Sun Tzu’s timeless classic, both with and without annotation, making it more accessible to aspiring leaders and military strategists than ever before.

</div>]]> 1963 5 4 false Tue Mar 18 20:05:51 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 18 20:05:51 -0700 2008 The Art of War
-Sun Tzu
Barnes & Nobles Classics, 2003, 304 pp., $7.95
ISBN 1-59308-016-6

“When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.” Sun Tzu’s blueprint for battlefield strategy, The Art of War, is no...more...]]> 3181248 186485 234843 1599869772 9781599869773 55 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172972996m/234843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172972996s/234843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234843.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 1963 5 3 false Tue Jul 17 13:35:35 -0700 2007 Tue Jul 17 13:39:07 -0700 2007
CLASSICS:

"When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move."

"In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to e...more...]]> 51847258 147289 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.82 4652 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 4 3 false Tue Apr 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 07 14:18:34 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 07 14:18:50 -0700 2009
The CCLaP 100: In which I read for the first time a hundred so-called "classics,"...more...]]> 33024817 1534998 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 2 2 false Sun Jul 20 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 16 13:47:53 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 16 18:32:46 -0700 2008 2 more...]]> 5085573 258212 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 2 2 false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Aug 25 02:14:26 -0700 2007 Sun Sep 16 09:40:39 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4375705 260216 696915 081331951X 9780813319513 26 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177358480m/696915.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177358480s/696915.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/696915.Sun_Tzu_The_Art_of_War 3.93 190 Art of War is almost certainly the most famous stuy of strategy ever written and has had an extraordinary influence on the history of warfare. The principles Sun-tzu expounded were utilized brilliantly by such great Asian war leaders such as Mao Tse-tung, Giap, and Yamamoto. First translated two hundred years ago by a French missionary, Sun-Tzu's Art of War has been credited with influencing Napoleon, the German General Staff, and even the planning for Desert Storm. Many Japanese companies make this book required reading for their key executives. And increasingly, Western businesspeople and others are turning to the Art of War for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive situations of all kinds.

Unlike most editions of Sun-tzu currently available (many simply rereads of older, flawed translations), this superb new translation makes use of the best available classical Chinese manuscripts, including the ancient "tomb text" version discovered by archeologists in Linyi, China.

Ralph Sawyer, an outstanding Western scholar of ancient Chinese warfare and a successful businessman in his own right, places this classic work of strategy in its proper historical context. Sawyer supplies a portrait of Sun-Tzu's era and outlines several battles of that period that may have either influenced Sun-tzu or been conducted by him. While appreciative of the philosophical richness of the Art of War, this edition stressed Sun-tzu's practical origins and presents a translation that is both accurate and accessible.]]> 1963 4 2 false Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Aug 10 15:48:08 -0700 2007 Fri Aug 10 15:51:50 -0700 2007
This particular version had a long-winded history lesson as it's introduction, which was much longer than Sun Tzu's book itself. It was somewhat interesting, but not all that necessary. The actual bo...more...]]> 51301022 845364 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 5 1 false Thu Apr 02 14:34:36 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 02 14:44:10 -0700 2009 more...]]> 67418793 359130 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 3 1 false Mon Sep 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 14 15:00:27 -0700 2009 Sat Dec 05 00:58:48 -0800 2009 1 really liked lent me this book. He said it was his favorite book and that I would love it too. I excitedly rushed home to devour this piece of literature in hopes that we could have one more thing in common to bring us even closer together.

...more...]]> 35558589 1354230 10537 1402561016 9781402561016 4 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253945m/10537.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253945s/10537.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10537.The_Art_of_War 4.00 11 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 3 1 false Fri Nov 14 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Oct 17 11:01:59 -0700 2008 Fri Nov 14 08:51:11 -0800 2008 2 The Art of War has been on my ‘to read’ list for a long time because it seems to be frequently referenced and I wanted to read the source of the hype. Sun Tzu’s lists of adages are grouped by topic into 13 chapters (see helpful overview at Wiki Art of War.

The chapter titles are: 1)...more...]]> 32482172 1276013 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 2 2 false Tue Sep 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 09 18:23:33 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 10 18:12:57 -0700 2008 1 more...]]> 9408615 83144 317212 1593080166 9781593080167 10 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173718452m/317212.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173718452s/317212.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/317212.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 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 in the 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 edition offers Sun Tzu’s timeless classic, both with and without annotation, making it more accessible to aspiring leaders and military strategists than ever before.

</div>]]> 1963 2 2 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Nov 21 15:36:10 -0800 2007 Wed Nov 28 10:00:03 -0800 2007 The Art of War is often referenced in other books and movies as being a great source of information on how to strategize in business as well as war. I believe Donald Trump has raved about it more than once as something that has helped him build his, um, "empire".

The first sect...more...]]> 38199771 1733573 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 2 1 false Wed Nov 19 22:37:31 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 19 22:41:26 -0800 2008 more...]]> 81146611 2716607 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 5 0 false Tue Dec 15 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 15 19:14:03 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 15 19:29:21 -0800 2009 more...]]> 77721029 559290 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 4 0 false Wed Sep 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Nov 13 21:14:56 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 13 21:33:56 -0800 2009 more...]]> 69834512 1780929 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 3 0 false Wed Sep 02 13:09:10 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 02 23:17:11 -0700 2009 more...]]> 56180915 2109952 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 5 0 false Fri May 15 10:07:27 -0700 2009 Fri May 15 10:37:37 -0700 2009 The Art of War is a classic book, read by countless people around the world. It's lessons have universal application, not only to military tactics, but to business, leadership, and, ultimately, life. Sun Tzu's genius is complemented by examples of battles throughout history that are specific to ...more...]]> 51914036 2147949 1258835 9568351957 9789568351953 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182314958m/1258835.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182314958s/1258835.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1258835.The_Art_of_War_by_Sun_Tzu 4.11 37 1963 2 0 false Sun Apr 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 08 05:14:10 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 12 07:16:01 -0700 2009 The Art of War is full of simple comments. Obvious comments perhaps but sometimes the obvious needs pointing out. Some bits are too obvious and down-right daft though - for example, the tips on which ground is good for fighting on.

I can see how and why this is used in terms of busin...more...]]> 64163618 2539888 10534 1590302257 9781590302255 379 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944m/10534.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166253944s/10534.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10534.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.]]> 1963 5 0 false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Sun Jul 19 20:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 19 20:12:29 -0700 2009 more...]]> 41588336 1854143 234843 1599869772 9781599869773 55 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172972996m/234843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172972996s/234843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234843.The_Art_of_War 3.85 7080 1963 2 2 false Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2000 Fri Jan 02 07:05:16 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 02 07:05:16 -0800 2009 more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2593