The Art of Victory: Strategies for Personal Success and Global Survival in a Changing World (Hardcover)

by Gregory R. Copley (Author)
Key Phrases: victorious societies, victorious society, psychological strategy, United States, Cold War, World War (more...)

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"A masterful, thought-provoking look at conflict and the critical grand strategy of winning."-- W. E. B. Griffin

"I know what it takes to get on top and to stay there, and Copley shows how it's done at every level of society, and why it's the critical skill we must all understand. The Art of Victory is the tour-de-force on leadership and success which every business leader should read."-- Fred Turner, former CEO and current honorary Director, McDonald's Corporation

"I know what it takes to get on top and to stay there, and Copley shows how it's done at every level of society, and why it's the critical skill we must all understand. The Art of Victory is the tour-de-force on leadership and success which every business leader should read."-- Fred Turner, former CEO and current honorary Director, McDonald's Corporation

"The Art of Victory is an eye-opening study of the strategic realities of man's eternal challenges. . . . Gregory Copley, our only conscious grand strategist and exponent of psychological strategy, provides vital new insights into the key challenges facing us today: terrorism and globalism. If Sun-tzu's The Art of War is the marshal's baton in the knapsack of every soldier, then the beautifully written The Art of Victory should be the secret strength of all who wish to lead society."-- Yossef Bodansky, author of the New York Times bestsellers Bin Laden: The Man Who Declared War on America and The Secret History of the Iraq War

"Gregory Copley has defined in this unique and important book the scope of what victory really is, and how it can be sustained and nurtured."-- General Alexander M. Haig, Jr., former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, and former U.S. Secretary of State

Product Description
In a changing world, conflict is inevitable -- but defeat is not. In fact, by understanding how civilizations and societies naturally evolve, one can not only adapt but flourish, and emerge better than ever in any sphere: personal, professional, or global.

Award-winning historian and global strategist Gregory R. Copley draws from decades of experi-ence advising political and military leadership to offer a holistic and balanced view of simple success strategies, with 28 maxims for survival and prosperity in the advancing wave of social, technological, and environmental change we now face. Not since Sun-tzu's The Art of War has a blueprint for success offered so much to so many, with lessons that speak to every walk of life. In The Art of Victory, we learn that victory itself begins with a single act. . . is the principal goal of a society...is beyond the power of any individual. . . is never created or sustained by weakness. . . can never be total, and this is its beauty. . . cannot be bought or sold; it can only be won. . . and much more.

From the halls of political power to the corporate boardroom to the living room, the timeless lessons in The Art of Victory will ensure that individuals and societies not just survive but thrive in the new century.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Threshold Editions (October 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416524703
• ISBN-13: 978-1416524700
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,170,061 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK - But should have been better, February 22, 2007

By	Professor seeking balance - See all my reviews

Having seen the author interiewed on C-SPAN, I waited for the publication of this book - perhaps I expected too much from it. Given his impressive background, I think Copley could have produced a more focused book. It reads a bit like a stream of consciousness - on the one hand, going off in many directions, and - on the other hand, being repetitive. A serious edit could have eliminated some of the "excess," and helped the reader maintain her/his focus. Trying to offer ideas that apply from the individual, to the organizational, to the societal level is also a bit of a stretch. Trying to cover everything in one book just doesn't work.

On the plus side, the book does contain some good thoughts. Some of these might be called "analysis" and some are more "author's bias." The somewhat disjointed and repetitive nature made me want to "get finished" with the book. It is definitely possible that my haste caused me to miss additional good thoughts.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strategy with Vision, November 1, 2006

By	Branko Dusan (Vienna, VA) - See all my reviews

I usually recommend a book for one of three reasons: it is a good read, it makes me think, or it gives me useful information.

I will recommend Greg Copley's The Art of Victory for all three reasons. Copley knows how to use story-telling to make his points and interest the reader. His examples and illustrative explanations cover a wide subject area in history, georgraphy and culture, giving the reader much to ponder. And his broad experience in business and government is demonstrated by his ability to concisely provide usefull information for those interested in strategy at any level.

This is a book for anyone interested in strategy whether in terms of national policy or corporate planning.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Listend to the Audio Book, January 11, 2008

By	Meijer Goldstein (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Victory: Strategies for Personal Success and Global Survival in a Changing World (Paperback)

Enjoy listening to it but you have to pay careful attention as it is written in a very concise manner. I find the author to be extremely literate and I would recommend the audiobook.