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Pros
Sun tzu's the art of war is an authoritative compendium of military thought. Applies to so much more than traditional warfare. The advice in this book still stands today, specifically regarding the use of spies and several of the land based tactics. F... Read More
This is a clear translation without any commentary. It is a fundamental reading, the sooner you read it the better. Amazonclassics edition are the best for works written in english language. They offer the text in its purity, with x-ray and excellent ... Read More
This is a must read for everyone who will one day face a faceless enemy. It goes into case studies of one mnation defeating another and into the use of vices as a way to cause your kingdom to self destruct. Interesting take on how to win a battle agai... Read More
Cons
Unnecessary long explanation even for the simplest thing in the original text. Giving historical background is good but other than that i found the explanation parts unnecessary very very long.
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Quality
I’ve given this book 5 stars simply because it’s passed the test of time and is still very relevant however i am saddened by th... Read More
The main lesson we can take from this chapter is a good one, and that is to be aware of it, to work with the right team to stop... Read More
I would recommended starting with the 2nd half.
I did other things too, but the main idea with the pie came from sun tzu because i wanted a happy work environment.
Packaging/appearance
And i’m uneasy because the bottom of the spine of this masterpiece is weekend by someone packaging my purchase.
Competitiveness
Interesting take on how to win a battle against a foe.
Applies to so much more than traditional warfare.
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To pass on wisdom although i’m a fool
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And i’m uneasy because the bottom of the spine of this masterpiece is weekend by someone packaging my purchase
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But based on the way it was received
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I fear that it will not last past my own lifetime
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The writing style makes for slow reading
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It feels like reading a long list of sentences without any narrative flow
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He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish
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All warfare is based on deception when able to attack we must seem unable when using our forces we must seem inactive when we are near we must make the enemy believe we are far away when far away we must make him believe we are near
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