The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life
By Sun Tzu
Translated by Ralph D. Sawyer
Read by George Guidall and Joe Mantegna
Unabridged
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2 Formats: Library CD
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2 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9781665012720
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ISBN: 9781665026789
| Runtime: | 4.36 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Business & Economics |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
This Chinese classic is considered the greatest treatise of military strategy ever written. Since being mentioned by Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) on the HBO series The Sopranos, Sun Tzu’s masterpiece has enjoyed a staggering rise in popularity. In recent years, people from all walks of life have utilized the text to gain a competitive edge. The practical wisdom, strategy, and philosophy prove time and again to be an indispensable guide and resource. This fresh translation by Chinese warfare scholar Ralph D. Sawyer is based on the best available ancient manuscripts.
Author
Author Bio: Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu lived in China in the sixth and fifth centuries BC, serving as a general and strategist to the king of Wu. A philosopher and writer, his military stratagems, written over 2,500 years ago, are still pertinent today.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Business & Economics |
| Runtime: | 4.36 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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