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The Art of War Unabridged Deluxe CD Audiobook: With Commentary, Explanations and Bonus the Sayings of Confucius [Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Sun Tzu (Author), SunZi (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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March 2005
The best Art of War for application in competitive situations.

How much can one big mistake cost ? Everything ?

The Art of War Deluxe provides strategies and tactics for conventional war / competition. It is useful in developing offensive strategies and a critical guide for defense: learning what not to do and how to avoid competitive / enemy traps. It also explains external and internal psychological strategies.

The Deluxe (3CD) version seamlessly integrates the comments and explanations of China's most respected experts on Sun Tzu's text since 500 BC. It "fills in the blanks" and clarifies the military vocabulary, concepts, and strategies within the text which taken at face value can easily be misunderstood. It also includes the bonus "Sun Tzu and the Concubine" story and "The Sayings of Confucius."

Stylistically, the Martial Strategists version is quick paced and driving. You are involved in a critical mission - YOUR VICTORY - and the general is doing everything in his power to aid you. Sound effects, music, and some levity are used to keep you interested and engaged: helping you retain more and making the information actually useful.

Sun Tzu advises "know the enemy and yourself." Competitive versions were studied before making this edition to ensure that you get the best, most useful Art of War. It was designed to be the most practical version for application in combat - be it war, business, sports, or any other form. Its focus is winning and avoiding costly mistakes.

The integrated comments are related to strategy, victory, and crucial historical and cultural background and context. Unlike other versions that focus on teaching Buddhism / Pacifism and Chinese military history this version focuses on strategy and victory as Sun Tzu intended. It provides THE CRUCIAL INFORMATION - HOW TO PROPERLY INTERPRET SUN TZU'S TEXT AND APPLY IT TO WIN, SURVIVE, AND SUCEED IN YOUR EFFORTS!

The Art of War Deluxe contents include; The Art of War Background information; Sun Tzu and the Concubine Story; Laying Plans; Waging War; Attack by Stratagem; Tactical Dispositions; Energy; Weak Points and Strong; Maneuvering; Variation in Tactics; The Army on the March; Terrain; The Nine Situations; The Attack by Fire:The Use of Spies.

Martial Strategists, a specialty division of Infofount, are strategy specialists and translate, obtain, and rewrite the most useful versions of classic military and strategy texts available. Martial Strategist’s audiobooks are said to be "unequaled for entertainment, practical application, and value."

It is a quality production recorded in 2004 with music and sound effects. This audiobook has real actors and is performed in a manner that is easy to understand and entertaining. It is a concise and accurate translation with the actors clearly and comprehensively articulating the text. It is not dry and boring as some other versions are. It has some levity in appropriate places.

It is also available discounted in InfoFount’s "Martial Strategy Pack."


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Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: InfoFount (March 2005)
  • ISBN-10: 159733202X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1597332026
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,384,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb !!!, February 19, 2006
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Pecan Grower (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of War Unabridged Deluxe CD Audiobook: With Commentary, Explanations and Bonus the Sayings of Confucius (Audio CD)
This is the most useful strategy audiobook I have ever heard, and it's easy to listen to.
It is NOT stiff and boring like so many others.
My CD played perfectly with very good narration, sound effects, and music. The company guarantees the audiobook and has a number to call if there are any problems, so I wonder if the guy who wrote the bad review can't read, has a bad CD player, or is a competitor of these guys. I totally recommend this audiobook, buy it you won't be sorry!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD BOOK EVEN BETTER AS AN AUDIOOBOOK, October 16, 2005
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Mark Trent (Corpus Christi, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of War Unabridged Deluxe CD Audiobook: With Commentary, Explanations and Bonus the Sayings of Confucius (Audio CD)
If you have never read or heard this book you are missing out and will be at a competitive disadvantage if your opponent has.

Over the years I have collected most of the versions of The Art of War books and several of the audiobook versions.

This audiobook is definitely worth listening to.

I think this version is very good because 1) It seems to be a pretty accurate and unchanged version of what Sun Tzu wrote ( if you have seen several versions you will see what is common and the ones that are out there - this one is good ). 2) It puts additional information and comments into the text where it is most needed on points that are ambiguous or confusing - but it does not overdo it as some other versions do.
3) The actual audiobook production is pretty good. It has great music and sound effects and the narration is pretty good with some humor in it. I especially like the concubine in the concubine story.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This book flows, February 22, 2008
This review is from: The Art of War Unabridged Deluxe CD Audiobook: With Commentary, Explanations and Bonus the Sayings of Confucius (Audio CD)
The Art of War is a very interesting and thought provoking book. I really enjoyed it, although I am not a big audio book fan. While listening to this book, there were times where it seemed as though the reader was rushing through the text. This to me was a distraction. On a positive note, the different sound effects really added something to the narration. Overall I would definitely recommend the book. For all you audio book fans, I am sure you will love it.
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