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1) Art of war
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University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2003.
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English
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"Niccolò Machiavelli's Art of War is one of the world's great classics of military and political theory."
"Machiavelli scholar Christopher Lynch offers a sensitive and entirely new translation of the Art of War, faithful to the original but rendered in modern, idiomatic English. Lynch's fluid translation helps readers appreciate anew Machiavelli's brilliant treatments of the relationships between war and politics, civilians and the military, and...
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English
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Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can be applied outside the realm of military theory....
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English
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The 1910 edition of The Art of War- Includes a series of illustrations and photographs- Translated from Chinese by scholar Lionel Giles- Bonus material: introduction and notes by Lionel Giles- Beautifully formatted in this Apostrophe Books editionFrom the battlefield to the boardroom, The Art of War has been the definitive book on strategy for more than 2,000 years. General Sun Tzu's work, still required reading for CIA officers today, has decided...
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Wilder Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
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English
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Collected here in one omnibus edition are Niccolò Machiavelli's most import works, The Art of War and The Prince. It was Niccolò Machiavelli who essentially removed ethics from government. He did it with The Prince, when he asserted that The Prince (president, dictator, prime minister, etc.) does not have to be concerned with ethics, as long as their motivation is to protect the state. It is this questionable belief that in many ways had lead to...
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Clásico imperecedero de la estrategia militar, El arte de la guerra es uno de los tratados más leídos, y más influyentes, sobre el tema de la guerra. Su mirada sobre aspectos como el reconocimiento del terreno, el estudio de las fortalezas y debilidades del enemi- go, los factores económicos del conflicto armado, la flexibilidad táctica durante el enfrentamiento y el uso de la creatividad en el campo de batalla se ha considerado visionaria y...
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Publisher
Gildan Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Leadership is a life-changing, three-book collection of abridged classics designed to guide you towards success in all areas of your life. Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince is history's greatest guide to attaining and keeping power; Ralph Waldo Emerson's Power has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it; and it may be said that no greater work on the subject of military...
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Blink Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The tale of the Trojan Horse is one of the most captivating stories in Greek mythology. Since the 19th-century discovery of the site of Troy, historians have searched for evidence of a real Trojan War, and the truth behind this world famous myth. Archaeological evidence is mounting that suggests a Trojan War did indeed happen. Scientists investigate the real possibility that a Trojan Horse could have been used to trick Troy into defeat.
10) The art of war
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Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Professor Wilson presents his research and analysis on Sun Tzu's The art of war, using the classic work's origins, history and tenets to illustrate why this work continues to be relevant in today's arenas of war and business.
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Publisher
Editorial Lectrorum
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
Español
Description
Sun Tzu's classic treatise on warfare and battle is as relevant today as it was when first published in the sixth century. Outlining topics such as battle formations, the treatment of soldiers, and seasonal warfare advantages, this text is a compendium of conflict strategy. Listeners can apply the lessons taught here in such modern contexts as business, sports, and the media.
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St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Sun Tzu's The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern reader Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing. This edition of...
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Publisher
Ballard Classics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This is a deluxe edition produced by Ballard Classics that contains the complete English text of Sun Tzu's Art of War, along with explanatory notes, commentaries, and interpretations. There is also an Introductory section that provides important historical background on the author Sun Tzu, his work, his influences, and his legacy. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Far Eastern and...
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