The Art Of War

Great read

If you are into history then this little book is brilliant

I bought this product as I am deeply interested in the area of psychology and like reading about it. Having previously read books from authors like Robert Greene and Thomas Erikson I thought this would be an obvious next step. I’m glad to say this book is a nice little product, it’s very tidy and concise, with its nice design. It’s very easy to read and understand, and its teachings can be taken as some good knowledge to apply in future. I would definitely recommend reading!

I picked up this edition of Sun Tzu on a whim, mostly because it would fit in my jacket pocket without poking out the top. It runs to roughly 160 pages, each line trimmed right back, which means you can get through an entire chapter while the kettle boils. The translators keep the wording straightforward, so you are never stuck re-reading the same sentence in the hope the penny will finally drop. The book itself is tougher than it looks. Mine has been bounced around the back of a van, lived beside a spanner set in the shed and even doubled as a coaster when I could not find anything else. The stitched spine has not loosened a millimetre. Content-wise, the advice on bluffing the opposition and making the most of limited resources still feels fresh. I have pinched more than one idea for Monday-morning project briefings. That said, a few passages circle the same point in slightly different words, so the pace can stall if you read it in one sitting. A short historical overview or a map or two would have given newcomers a better footing. All the same, it remains a handy pocket guide to strategy. Small, sturdy and priced lower than most takeaway lunches, just be prepared for the occasional bout of repetition and a tone that stays on the dry side.

I have this at three stars because I haven’t actually read it but from my knowledge this book was really long and really thick in the examples I’ve seen of it but when I receive this, it was really thin, maybe it was in the description of the products but I didn’t read that and I’m sure a lot of people don’t, I haven’t even looked inside the book yet it’s just sitting somewhere collecting dust, but if I do get round to reading it, I will update this review

To quote SUN TZU "he who harkens to my council shall know victory". Wise words from a true genius and although the book was written centuries ago and meant as an aid to military tactics it can surprisingly has great baring and influence on day to day life if you have an open mind and don't just read a book and see the printed word. Sun Tzu explains every point without giving a definitive or direct answer and by doing so shows the true path that you can take with day to day life and it can (if clearly thought out) make any troubles you may have easier to understand and resolve as it shows you new options that might not of been clear to you at first. It's not a big book and when you first see it you might feel slightly cheated but let me assure you the book is more then worth it's weight in gold and the knowledge inside is powerful, iv read this book over and the pages still even after so many turns show me new insight and for want of a better word hope. Forget those self-help power books that go on and on this is a must read and mine goes everywhere with me.

Fabulous book

Really good book to read. Can`t believe it was written thousands of years ago, split up into well thought out chapter/sections, very short, so good if you like to read in short bursts. Sun Tzu presents some interesting theories in warfare that are still relevant even today, for example crossing over a hill quickly, is taught in today`s modern millitaries as skylining. It is even thought that this book was read by Che Guevara to train his forces during the Cuban Revolution and various military commanders. Overall, if you are interested in the Military History, History or Business. I would highly recommend this book for an easy, and interesting read.

Está muy bien, es más grande y fino de lo que creía pero lo importante es el contenido que está genial. Todo en orden.

Bra bok

Small but mighty.

Excelente lectura.

amazing