The Art of War

The Art of War

By Sun Tzu
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“The most useful and important book ever written for aspiring leaders.”

Toronto Sun Times

Master Sun said: “Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.”

For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture, a lucid text that reveals as much about psychology, politics, and economics as it does about battlefield strategy. For those seeking a deeper understanding of this seminal work, scholar John Minford brings the words of Sun-tzu to life for modern listeners, presenting the core text in two formats:

Part I: The original text by Sun-tzu
Ray Porter reads the unadorned thirteen chapters, allowing listeners to form their own first impressions of the ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu.

Part II: The original text with running commentary
Read by Ray Porter and Lorna Raver, the original text is presented again, this time with extensive running commentary by traditional Chinese scholars and the translator, providing context and subtext for the work. Included is a lively, learned introduction, read by Lorna Raver, in which Minford explores the life and times of Sun-tzu and considers how best to read and understand the work today. 

Even those readers familiar with The Art of War will experience it anew, finding it more fascinating and more relevant than ever.

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  1. Erik
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    Simple, Right?

    Taking the principles of The Art of War, does not make you ruthless, it makes you skillful in the defeat of your obstacle.

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  2. Ben
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    Impressive

    The Art of War is still applicable in today's world in spite of having been written over 2000 years ago. I've always been impressed at how many of the nuggets in the book are applicable in different areas of life. As a business owner I apply many of the same principles Sun Tzu talks about in running my business. I suggest checking out the Art of War, not as a book on war, but as a tool for today's world.

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  3. Alan
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    A Great Book For Today's World

    Everything about this book was superb! The narration was great and it made you feel as if you were actually sitting and learning from Sun-Tzu himself. As someone else said, this book is not just about going to war and destroying your enemy. This book is about taking it's philosophy and putting it to practical everyday use. Which is easily done if approached correctly. Allowing you to overcome obstacles and many of life's challenges. Definitely a great listen and Ray Porter does a great job narrating again!

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