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The Art of War Paperback – 6 July 2016

Sun Tzu . Rupa Publications India . English

Written more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is the world’s most renowned text on martial strategy and tactics. More than just a military manual, it also holds the keys to victory in life itself; Hence, it still resonates with readers. In this book, Sun Tzu explains when and how to engage opponents in order to overcome difficult situations; elucidates how to succeed by motivating soldiers and leveraging tactical advantages; And highlights the importance of discipline in leadership. In short, he sheds light on how to win the battle of wits. This translation is most faithful to the original and explains Sun Tzu’s percept's in easy-to-understand language. Lauded by leaders from all walks of life, The Art of War is an useful treatise for negotiating not just the challenges in the military arena, but in every aspect of life.

Categories: Leadership & Strategy

About the Author

Peter Harris is a writer and translator with a lifelong interest in China and other parts of Asia. Brought up in England, he was a writer and editor for the BBC before becoming a human rights and civil society specialist. He has lived and worked in many parts of Asia including Cambodia, Indonesia and China, where he was representative of the Ford Foundation. He studied classical Chinese and international relations at Oxford, and has a Ph D in Asian history from Monash. He now lives with his wife Vicky in New Zealand, where he is a Senior Fellow in the China Research Centre at Victoria University of Wellington.

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