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aaditya_jain482's review against another edition
3.0
The Art of War is almost what is acclaimed of it, a book of concise wisdom that has aspects which are both timeless and not confined to only warfare.
Sun Tzu regards the greatest victory to be that which is achieved by little or no actual conflict, the victor according to him ascertains victory before fighting a battle and not after it, he ascribes great value to espionage and knowing the strength both mental and physical of your enemy, along with knowing thyself and your men, while laying out strategies for every circumstances he lays great emphasis on being dynamic and flexible.
A true timeless masterpiece if not for the overhype created around it.
Sun Tzu regards the greatest victory to be that which is achieved by little or no actual conflict, the victor according to him ascertains victory before fighting a battle and not after it, he ascribes great value to espionage and knowing the strength both mental and physical of your enemy, along with knowing thyself and your men, while laying out strategies for every circumstances he lays great emphasis on being dynamic and flexible.
A true timeless masterpiece if not for the overhype created around it.
neilmartin's review against another edition
3.0
A classic but found some of the sections a bit daft.
huyle's review against another edition
5.0
A good read that I need to reread (or listen to) and contemplate
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
3.0
A science fiction coming of age story for a woman around 3500s. An easy read with an inventive story and colorful characters.
elusorius's review against another edition
2.0
I don't remember why I bought this book so many years ago. I think I was influenced by all the people quoting this guy. He has some good quotes, for sure. And I'm sure there are useful tips in there, just not useful to me. Except when I'm playing games, perhaps. I bet they would have been useful to the Starks. Anyhow, this book is about how to wage war and win. Deceive your enemies and all that. I don't think I'm going to apply any of his guidance to my own life, but it was cool to read. I think I prefer my fantasy books though.
2/5
2/5