The Art of War The Classic Guide to ..., Sun Tzu
The Art of War The Classic Guide to ..., Sun Tzu
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The Art of War: The Classic Guide to Strategy
Essential Pocket Classics

Author: Sun Tzu, Lionel Giles

Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller

Unabridged: 1 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/29/2022

Synopsis

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern listener.

Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing.

This edition of the timeless classic uses Lionel Giles’s brilliant translation of the original text. Whether they’re students or salespeople, listeners everywhere will benefit from Sun Tzu’s profound insights into human behavior.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

About Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general and military strategist who lived during the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. He is credited with writing The Art of War, a study of battlefield tactics with profound insight into human nature that has influenced readers over millennia.

About Lionel Giles

Lionel Giles was a British scholar, writer, and philosopher born in 1875. He was assistant curator at the British Museum and is best known for his translations of The Art of War and The Analects of Confucius.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne on January 14, 2023

Hey! Look at me stepping outside my comfort zone! I saw this audiobook in the library, and I thought it looked interesting. Hell, I've got 4 kids. This could come in handy. Next year I'll have not one, but two teenage boys. I need to prepare myself to defend my babies home from the invading whores hoar......more

Goodreads review by Roy on June 15, 2016

The Art of Goodreads 1. Lotz says: The greatest books are the ones you never have to read, and the greatest words are the ones you never have to speak. Likewise, the greatest book reviews are the ones you never have to write. 2. There are five types of books: (1) Ones I have read. (2) Ones I have......more

Goodreads review by Lisa of Troy on August 18, 2024

Years ago, I wanted to lose some weight, and I started a 60-day challenge. When I was at work, I was sure to tell a certain co-worker my goal. Why? Was he my friend? No way. I detested this guy. He was so disrespectful, talked over me, and lied. But I used that to my advantage. Because once I told t......more

Goodreads review by Alejandro on October 26, 2014

The wise warrior avoids the battle. I can't think in a better quote to begin this review. Sometimes, reading books about war tactics or novels of the genre of war, is confused with glorify wars, destruction, death and all sad things that are results of a war. But, at least, in my case (I can't spe......more

Goodreads review by Dannii on July 01, 2016

If anyone is looking for a war general I am available and well versed in war tactics due to this book. Hook me up.......more

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