The Concise Art of War

· Hachette UK
eBook
224
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This book will become available on 11 September 2025. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this eBook

THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF SUN TZU PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMAT

Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a timeless masterpiece of strategy and leadership, celebrated for its profound insights into preparation, adaptability, and the importance of understanding both oneself and others. Originally conceived as a military manual, its lessons have transcended their origins to become essential reading for anyone navigating challenges in life, business, and creativity. Its brilliance lies in its subtle, universal wisdom, which remains strikingly relevant after more than two millennia.

This edition will help you master the art of strategy and apply it to your own life. With engaging double-page spreads, it curates Sun Tzu's key strategies, pairing them with modern analysis and practical applications you can use immediately. Calibrated to deliver timeless, perspective-shifting insights rapidly and directly, it reveals the strategies that have shaped leaders across the ages and continue to inspire today.

WHY NOT EXPLORE FURTHER CONCISE CLASSICS FROM THIS SERIES?
Also available: Think and Grow Rich, Meditations, The Prophet, and Autobiography of a Yogi.

About the author

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771-256 BCE). His seminal work, The Art of War, is widely regarded as the most influential book on strategy ever written. Covering principles of preparation, adaptability, and understanding both oneself and one's opponents, Sun Tzu's timeless insights have transcended their military origins to inspire leaders in business, politics, and personal development worldwide.


Gill Hasson has 20 years' experience teaching and writing on a range of issues to do with personal and professional development, mental health and wellbeing. She is the author of more than 22 books; the bestselling Mindfulness, Mindfulness Pocketbook, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Thinking, the Sunday Times bestseller How to Deal with Difficult People, plus other books on the subjects of resilience, communication skills and assertiveness.

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