Understanding Sun Tzu on the Art of War : The Oldest Military Treatise in the World
by Robert L. Cantrell; Lionel Giles (trans)
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- 0972291407
- ISBN 13
- 9780972291408
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Arlington, Virginia: Center For Advantage, 2003. Trade Paperback. First Printing (stated). Fine. Light shelfwear, otherwise pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 122 pages.
This volume clarifies Sun Tzu's philosophies on war without compromising the subtlety of thought needed to master them. Readers will find key advice on leadership, advantage, and how to proficiently overcome adversaries.
Contents: Preface; Introduction; Six Principles of Sun Tzu, 1 - Winning Whole, 2 - Leading to Advantage, 3 - Deception, 4 - Energy, 5 - Strength & Weaknesses, 6 - Initiative; Observations of Sun Tzu's Principles Outside the Military; The Six Sun Tzu Principles as One; Conclusion; Sun Tzu on the Art of War ( translated by Lionel Giles ; edited by Robert Cantrell), I - Laying Plans, II - Waging War, III - Attack by Strategem, IV - Tactical Dispositions, V - Energy, VI - Weak Points and Strong, VII - Maneuvering, VIII - Variation in Tactics, IX - The Army on the March, X - Terrain, XI - The Nine Situations, XII - The Attack by Fire, XIII - The Use of Spies.
This volume clarifies Sun Tzu's philosophies on war without compromising the subtlety of thought needed to master them. Readers will find key advice on leadership, advantage, and how to proficiently overcome adversaries.
Contents: Preface; Introduction; Six Principles of Sun Tzu, 1 - Winning Whole, 2 - Leading to Advantage, 3 - Deception, 4 - Energy, 5 - Strength & Weaknesses, 6 - Initiative; Observations of Sun Tzu's Principles Outside the Military; The Six Sun Tzu Principles as One; Conclusion; Sun Tzu on the Art of War ( translated by Lionel Giles ; edited by Robert Cantrell), I - Laying Plans, II - Waging War, III - Attack by Strategem, IV - Tactical Dispositions, V - Energy, VI - Weak Points and Strong, VII - Maneuvering, VIII - Variation in Tactics, IX - The Army on the March, X - Terrain, XI - The Nine Situations, XII - The Attack by Fire, XIII - The Use of Spies.
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- Title
- Understanding Sun Tzu on the Art of War : The Oldest Military Treatise in the World
- Author
- Robert L. Cantrell; Lionel Giles (trans)
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0972291407
- ISBN 13
- 9780972291408
- Publisher
- Center For Advantage
- Place of Publication
- Arlington, Virginia
- Date Published
- 2003
- Pages
- 122
- Size
- 8vo
- Keywords
- Sunzi, Sunzi Bing Fa, Sun Tzu, military, military art, military science, war, business, leadership, strategy, success, China
- Bookseller catalogs
- China; Military and Defense; Asia; Leadership & Management;
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