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    The Art of War
    The Art of War
    The Art of War
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    The Art of War

    Written by Sun Tzu

    Narrated by Bob Neufeld

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    The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly considered to be the definitive work on military strategy and tactics of its time. It has been the most famous and influential of China's Seven Military Classics, and "for the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name." It has had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9781518925252
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    Sun Tzu

    Sun Tzu, also known as Sun Wu or Sunzi, was an ancient Chinese military strategist believed to be the author of the acclaimed military text, The Art of War. Details about Sun Tzu’s background and life are uncertain, although he is believed to have lived c. 544-496 BCE. Through The Art of War, Sun Tzu’s theories and strategies have influenced military leaders and campaigns throughout time, including the samurai of ancient and early-modern Japan, and more recently Ho Chi Minh of the Viet Cong and American generals Norman Swarzkopf, Jr. and Colin Powell during the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s.

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    • 5/5
      Awesome book... Pretty amazing insights. What I really loved is the fact that much of the insights can be used in today's fiercely competitive corporate scenarios as well. I know it's considered one of the ultimate classics and I had always put it off because it's short, justifying the procrastination to myself by saying "I can read it in a day it's no big deal if I start tomorrow." Well tomorrow finally came and I read it.

      I found the chapters on maneuvering and land to be the most fascinating. The direct descriptions and exact measurements of how to respond in these situations were enthralling. Must read!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Awesome book... Pretty amazing insights. What I really loved is the fact that much of the insights can be used in today's fiercely competitive corporate scenarios as well. I know it's considered one of the ultimate classics and I had always put it off because it's short, justifying the procrastination to myself by saying "I can read it in a day it's no big deal if I start tomorrow." Well tomorrow finally came and I read it.
      Thanks

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      My top narrator whose voice should adorn all military study audiobooks.

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    • 5/5
      It was a nice and uniqe work at art of war. It was very good for my acqknowledgement. It just make my day. For getting knowledge of war its a great work. It give idea about asian war idea. Thanks to the author for this book. I strongly recommand to read this book.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Enlightening, This is a must read. Please make sure you apply this to every day life

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    • 4/5
      Interesting read, like few other works. Enjoyed the reader. Book made me think.

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    • 3/5
      The narators voice was difficult to hear. please reupload maybe ?

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    • 5/5
      Came for the meme, stayed for the excellent writing and advice

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    • 5/5
      Glad to see that people over a 100 years of age can still get a job reading books..Short, interesting and quite linked to physical warfare. Some principles from here could be metaphorically applied to leadership..I found the chapters on maneuvering and land to be the most fascinating. The direct descriptions and exact measurements of how to respond in these situations were enthralling. Must read!
    • 5/5
      Awesome book..
      You all need to listen to it.
      Gives more details about ancient wars and behaviours of the Chinese.
      The wordings and the language are clear to understand.
    • 5/5
      The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician.
      Sometimes, reading books about war tactics or novels of the genre of war, is confused with glorify wars, destruction, death and all sad things that are results of a war. But, at least, in my case (I can't speak for others) it's not that. I don't glorify war. One of my favorite historical subjects is World War II, but it's not because an insane instinct of glorify war. I just support the concept that any person who forget the past or don't doing anything to learn about the past, he/she will be cursed to repeat history.

      A good example of lessons about war and leadership can be seen in the recent film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes where in a film industry willing to give as much warfare and destruction without delay for the sake of selling tickets, in this movie, you can watch to "Caesar", the leader of the rising Ape community and his struggles to avoid war at all costs since he knows well how hard and costly can be the losses of any war, not matter if you resulted in the "victorious" one.

      Sadly, wars is part of the humankind, since I think that even in those so-called "peace times", always, in some place, in a small scale or in a bigger scale, there has been a war. So, learning how to avoid a war, and if you have to do it, learning how to carry it out with the fewer loss of human lives (of both sides of the conflict), always is a relevant topic.
    • 5/5
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    • 5/5
      Very nice lovely work in this audio book.must download and you like i believe
    • 5/5
      Pretty amazing insights. What I really loved is the fact that much of the insights can be used in today's fiercely competitive corporate scenarios as well. I know it's considered one of the ultimate classics and I had always put it off because it's short, justifying the procrastination to myself by saying "I can read it in a day it's no big deal if I start tomorrow." Well tomorrow finally came and I read it.
      It was a nice and uniqe work at art of war. It was very good for my acqknowledgement. It just make my day. For getting knowledge of war its a great work. It give idea about asian war idea. Thanks to the author for this book. I strongly recommand to read this book.
    • 5/5
      this book has helped you understand the rules of War understand that everything in life will help you financially motivating and understanding the inner workings of the Mind.

      I got this version for one reason, the narration of Roberto Scarlato. The man is on my go to list for audiobooks, and even in the written word (the man is an incredible writer, too), so when I saw that he had narrated a cherished book, I had to get this. He does not disappoint in the slightest way. The man is on point, and I swear he channels Tzu's spirit as he commandingly tells you of each strategy. He is easy to listen to, having a pleasant voice, and speaks in clear somber tones so that there is never a question of what he has said or Sun Tzu intended. His resonance and resounding voice couples well with the wisdom of this book. You couldn't ask for a better narrator.
      Thank you.
    • 5/5
      Wow! The book gave more clarification on communist manifesto. You all need to read it.
      The use of language and the choice of word made me love it d more. i really appreciate your work, this book "The Art of War" is really wonderful for our spiritual mind. It was a great written work in Sun Tzu. That was very helpful for me. I heard all sutras and also record them by writing. It will make my yoga practice easier and helpful. Thanks
    • 5/5
      It was a nice and uniqe work at art of war. It was very good for my acqknowledgement. It just make my day. For getting knowledge of war its a great work. It give idea about asian war idea. Thanks to the author for this book. I strongly recommand to read this book.

      ???A good example of lessons about war and leadership can be seen in the recent film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes where in a film industry willing to give as much warfare and destruction without delay for the sake of selling tickets, in this movie, you can watch to "Caesar", the leader of the rising Ape community and his struggles to avoid war at all costs since he knows well how hard and costly can be the losses of any war, not matter if you resulted in the "victorious" one.

      Sadly, wars is part of the humankind, since I think that even in those so-called "peace times", always, in some place, in a small scale or in a bigger scale, there has been a war. So, learning how to avoid a war, and if you have to do it, learning how to carry it out with the fewer loss of human lives (of both sides of the conflict), always is a relevant topic.???
    • 5/5
      Really I would say this book is often portrayed as not only a war strategy book but as a one that contains general wisdom applicable to different parts of life. Unfortunately for me, it was very boring & military-focused. Maybe I would have gotten more value from it if I read it instead of listening to the audiobook!
    • 5/5
      Amazing !
      Amazing Book ! Thanks the author of this audiobook. " It has had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond. He does not disappoint in the slightest way. The man is on point, and I swear he channels Tzu's spirit as he commandingly tells you of each strategy. He is easy to listen to, having a pleasant voice, and speaks in clear somber tones so that there is never a question of what he has said or Sun Tzu intended.Thanks for sharing!
    • 5/5
      ???A good example of lessons about war and leadership can be seen in the recent film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes where in a film industry willing to give as much warfare and destruction without delay for the sake of selling tickets, in this movie, you can watch to "Caesar", the leader of the rising Ape community and his struggles to avoid war at all costs since he knows well how hard and costly can be the losses of any war, not matter if you resulted in the "victorious" one.

      Sadly, wars is part of the humankind, since I think that even in those so-called "peace times", always, in some place, in a small scale or in a bigger scale, there has been a war. So, learning how to avoid a war, and if you have to do it, learning how to carry it out with the fewer loss of human lives (of both sides of the conflict), always is a relevant topic.???
    • 5/5
      It was a nice and uniqe work at art of war. It was very good for my acqknowledgement. It just make my day. For getting knowledge of war its a great work.
      Awesome book... Pretty amazing insights. What I really loved is the fact that much of the insights can be used in today's fiercely competitive corporate scenarios as well.
    • 5/5
      It was a nice book.this book very amazing.Book read and earn more knogledge.the arts of war very important book.this book my choice.Top 100world book. I like that Scribd promotes community of sharing and networking by providing free document access.My alltime Recommend this read the book and life setup.you donot read the book and you miss very important point
      I found the chapters on maneuvering and land to be the most fascinating.

      Thanks for admin.Future good book president
    • 5/5
      This is awesome I enjoyed it. This contains a very deep and profound knowledge.
    • 5/5
      What I really loved is the fact that much of the insights can be used in today's fiercely competitive corporate scenarios as well.
      Very Awesome book,,,,,,,Pretty amazing insights
      it's short, justifying the procrastination to myself by saying "I can read it in a day it's no big deal if I start tomorrow." Well tomorrow finally came and I read it
      very nice audiobook, Its very helpful for me
      I highly recommend this audio book to all my friends

      A good example of lessons about war and leadership can be seen in the recent film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes where in a film industry willing to give as much warfare and destruction without delay for the sake of selling tickets, in this movie, you can watch to "Caesar", the leader of the rising Ape community and his struggles to avoid war at all costs since he knows well how hard and costly can be the losses of any war, not matter if you resulted in the "victorious" one.

      After read this audiobook i am feel very fresh.
      Thanks to the author(Narrated by Bob Neufeld) and thanks to publisher:
      Aoede Muse . It was very helpfull for my knowledge enlargement
      Thanks again
    • 5/5
      Classic Book I enjoyed listening too while learning how to crochet!!
    • 5/5
      This is a legendary read because it is continuous brilliance of perspectives and recommendations that is applicable to many professions, trades and battle m.
    • 5/5
      This audio book has a lot of history. I learned a lot from history by reading the audio book. I know much less about history. But I was able to learn a lot by reading this audio book. Thanks to the author...
    • 5/5
      awsome book...bcz this book when i reading i feel extra coolness.. Really good book the art of war.... Thanks authur I wish next time give me more and more book..I can read it in a day it's no big deal if I start tomorrow." Well tomorrow finally came and I read it.
      Thanks
    • 5/5
      This audio book is really insightful and rich in historical facts. I highly recommend this audio book to lovers of history.