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The Art of War by Sun Tzu

aimeebrand's review against another edition

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3.0

Read for 2023 reading challenge: Business, marketing or entrepreneurship. I listened to the audio version and it was fine but this is a book I can tell I would benefit more from had I been involved in a discussion throughout reading ie: a classroom setting, etc. It has many good lessons that can apply to life, not just war.

melly420's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

3.0

geekwayne's review against another edition

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4.0

'The Art of War: The Classic Guide to Strategy: Essential Pocket Classics by Sun Tzu is translated here by Lionel Giles.

This classic work was written in the 5th century and is a brilliant guide to managing troops in battle. It is intelligent and insightful and practical.

I've read this book multiple times at different times in my life, for different reasons. This translation is clear and recommended.

arcyeus's review against another edition

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challenging medium-paced

3.5

First text I’ve read in 古文. Very rewarding experience though I definitely struggled in many parts of the book. Its a very poetic and concisely delivered text of just 19 pages yet outlining so many different aspects of military warfare in 5th century BC.

h3ily21's review against another edition

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informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

emilija_kava's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

1.5

au_conn1's review against another edition

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informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

rallemandi's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

drjones's review against another edition

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

kroopwah's review against another edition

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challenging informative fast-paced

4.0

The book is about how war strategies apply in real life and teaches you to think like a general and not a soldier. Changed my perspectives on attacking by not attacking and weighing your options to make sure you’re in the best position to attack if you HAVE to. Nice read