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"Absorb this book, and you can throw out all those contemporary books about management leadership."-Newsweek
"A breast-pocket favorite of many commanders and U.S. Marines."-Christian Science Monitor
"The Art of War soon could join Machiavelli's The Prince as required reading in the executive suite."-USA Today --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on Sun Tzu to warfare and cilivzation have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business and everyday life. The Art of War is a book which should be used to gain advantage of opponents in the boardroom and battlefield alike.

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  • Paperback: 68 pages
  • Publisher: Filiquarian (November 7, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1599869772
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599869773
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #552 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars NOT THE BOOK, October 22, 2008
This is just the cliffnotes to the book. This is not the actual book. Also, very poorly published.
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor translating and copy editing., May 21, 2008
The translation is clumsy and needs improvement. Copy editing is sloppy. Numerous typos, misspellings, punctuation, and format errors. Serves as a cheap option, but would not recommend it for anyone seeking a quality copy to add to their collection or library.
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52 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars The content of the book is fine, the publisher on the other hand . . ., February 26, 2008
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This edition was published by Filiquarian Publishers and from a publishing perspective, this book appears to have been designed in a basic Word processing program. Shoddy, shoddy, work. Lacks creative design, weak choice of fonts, inconsistent spacing, erroneous punctuation symbols, etc. Additionally, one of the chapters was out of order. I'm speculating that the publisher didn't know how to read roman numerals and therefore placed the chapter incorrectly, and if they did, and there was a purpose for this, it should have been addressed in the non-existent introduction. The content of the book is fine, just buy an edition by a an established publisher rather than someone working from their basement.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Primer on being a General!
This short book takes a primer approach to being a general and leader in "war". I can't see how it would be an essential element of turning anyone into a successful general. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Jerome S.

4.0 out of 5 stars Sun Tzu's Art of War
Had read it before. Good but as a pocket version it didn't have translation notes.
Published 1 month ago by Sharon L. Constantine

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Excellent! Timeless advice from a tactical master, is easily translated into the realm of corporate strategy. A must have for everyone who wants to climb the corporate ladder!
Published 4 months ago by Mr. T. Penrose

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most important military books in history
The Warring States period Warring States Period 475-221 BCE is a history of constant warfare, of alliances and counter-alliances, and of treaties made and broken. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Michael A Neulander

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for West Point Student
A classic and a perfect gift for any young person just accepted by one of our outstanding military academies. Not a good book for "lefties".
Published 5 months ago by Gepetto

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!
IM A 20Y ARMY MAN LIKE MY DAD AND ANCESTORS,I WISH I HAD READ THIS MANY YEARS AGO.I GAVE IT TO MY DAD WHEN I READ IT.
Published 6 months ago by Wliiam J. Cano Tretinik

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality Edition
I bought the book anticipating a concise, un-frilled version of the classic. Upon opening to the first page, I immediately found a typo. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hema K. Reddy

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT THE REAL BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT A RIP OFF!!!!!! they should call it spark notes on the art of war.
this is not the book written by sun zu! It is only someones notes on the art of war. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Peterson

4.0 out of 5 stars Ancient Ideas
I have heard about this book for years and I am glad to now have a copy. It is a simple translation but a clear one making understanding this thinking...
Published 7 months ago by Barbara D. Snider

4.0 out of 5 stars A must read
One of those books everyone who works in a competitive environment needs to read. You can apply the teachings of war to circumstances in the work place
Published 7 months ago by Arjan K. Shahani Moreno

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