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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

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Narrator Simon Vance

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Length 2 hours 6 minutes

Language English

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The words held within these pages, written over two and a half thousand years ago, ring just as true today as they did in fifth century BC China. Bestselling author and master storyteller James Clavell (Shōgun) brought The Art of War to greater prominence in the West in the 1980s and showed how the book’s instruction was applicable on a smaller scale and could be used for personal betterment. Clavell’s wonderfully evocative foreword and helpful notes throughout the text guide the reader through preparations and battle plans, correct use of weapons and knowing when to fight—and when not to fight.

With a deep understanding of both strategy and human nature, this military treatise illustrates the fine craft of knowing one’s enemy and oneself. From military officers to CEOs to those simply looking to be more powerful in their own life, The Art of War has become required reading for anyone seeking a path of success through the modern world.

History Nonfiction

Sun Tzu lived in China in the sixth and fifth centuries BC, serving as a general and strategist to the king of Wu. A philosopher and writer, his military stratagems, written over 2,500 years ago, are still pertinent today.

Simon Vance is an award-winning actor and an AudioFile Golden Voice with over fifty Earphones Awards and thirteen prestigious Audie Awards. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009.

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Audiobook details

Author:
Sun Tzu

Narrator:
Simon Vance

ISBN:
9781982530563

Length:
2 hours 6 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing

Publication date:
November 12, 2019

Edition:
Unabridged

Reviews

“This ancient Chinese text is still utilized by both militaries and business schools around the world…The Art of War is the essential strategy guide of our time.”

“Absorb this book, and you can throw out all those contemporary books about management leadership.”

“The book has long been heralded for its advice on military success…It’s a smart book.”

“The Art of War [is] as relevant now as when it was written…A fascinating mixture of the poetic and the pragmatic.”

“The most useful and important book ever written for aspiring leaders.”

“The wisdom in the form of military strategy that Sun-Tzu offers in The Art of War is something you can apply to your life’s daily conflicts, obstacles, and goals. This is why The Art of War is a great read and one that is highly recommended.”

“Recommended as a guide to success in any competitive activity, from business to sport.”

“Military theory comes in two forms. The first is an attempt to understand the nature of war and its relation to politics…The second and more prevalent form falls into the ‘how to do it’ category…Most military professionals would agree that Sun Tzu’s The Art of War remains at the top of the former list.”

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