unorthodox strategies 100 lessons in the art of war

by Ralph D. Sawyer (Translator)

This extraordinary work, culled from more than 2,000 years of Chinese warfare and collected into book form in the 13th century, holds key principles of conflict and resolution. In fact, it was "required reading" in Confucian China for young men determined to achieve greater official positions in business, industry, and government. This astounding book parallels war tactics and business strategies with profundity and clarity. For example, Lesson 39, Initiative: "One who precedes others seizes their minds"; and Lesson 57, Victory: "After a victory one should act as if victory had not been achieved." Each "lesson" is explained with historical examples and timely commentary by the translator. Applicable to many areas of life and a myriad of conflict situations, this is one of the most thought-provoking books ever published, and worth re-reading time and again.

Genres: Military Fiction, Nonfiction, China

297 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1300