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The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Analysis)

The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280627981124EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Art of War by Sun Tzu. It provides a thorough exploration of the book's context, structure and main themes, along with a discussion of its legacy and application to fields such as sport and management. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 24-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Sun Tzu Presentation of The Art of War Summary of The Art of War Different perspectives An ambiguous status Reception and posterity Analysis of The Art of War Inventory dialectics The philosophical essence of The Art of War A guide, rather than a manual About The Art of War Sun Tzu's treatise The Art of War is estimated to have been published in the sixth century BC, making it the oldest known work on military strategy. In it, the author discusses what, in his opinion, makes for a well-fought war and teaches his readers how to ensure that they will emerge victorious. In particular, he emphasizes the importance of psychology, trickery and espionage. The treatise had a decisive impact on military thought, and it remains influential today. Indeed, it has inspired writers and thinkers in a range of different domains, including corporate strategy, management and thought. About Sun Tzu Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, strategist and philosopher who lived during the fifth and sixth centuries BC. Little is known about his life, because he lived so long ago and because the only information we have about him comes from documents dating from several centuries after his death. He is best known for his treatise The Art of War, which led King Helu of the Wu state to take an interest in him and name him general of his armies.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Art of War by Sun Tzu. It provides a thorough exploration of the book's context, structure and main themes, along with a discussion of its legacy and application to fields such as sport and management. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 24-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Sun Tzu Presentation of The Art of War Summary of The Art of War Different perspectives An ambiguous status Reception and posterity Analysis of The Art of War Inventory dialectics The philosophical essence of The Art of War A guide, rather than a manual About The Art of War Sun Tzu's treatise The Art of War is estimated to have been published in the sixth century BC, making it the oldest known work on military strategy. In it, the author discusses what, in his opinion, makes for a well-fought war and teaches his readers how to ensure that they will emerge victorious. In particular, he emphasizes the importance of psychology, trickery and espionage. The treatise had a decisive impact on military thought, and it remains influential today. Indeed, it has inspired writers and thinkers in a range of different domains, including corporate strategy, management and thought. About Sun Tzu Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, strategist and philosopher who lived during the fifth and sixth centuries BC. Little is known about his life, because he lived so long ago and because the only information we have about him comes from documents dating from several centuries after his death. He is best known for his treatise The Art of War, which led King Helu of the Wu state to take an interest in him and name him general of his armies.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Art of War by Sun Tzu. It provides a thorough exploration of the book's context, structure and main themes, along with a discussion of its legacy and application to fields such as sport and management. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Art of War by Sun Tzu. It provides a thorough exploration of the book’s context, structure and main themes, along with a discussion of its legacy and application to fields such as sport and management. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 24-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Sun Tzu
  • Presentation of The Art of War
  • Summary of The Art of War
  • Different perspectives
    • An ambiguous status
    • Reception and posterity
  • Analysis of The Art of War
    • Inventory dialectics
    • The philosophical essence of The Art of War
    • A guide, rather than a manual

About The Art of War

Sun Tzu’s treatise The Art of War is estimated to have been published in the sixth century BC, making it the oldest known work on military strategy. In it, the author discusses what, in his opinion, makes for a well-fought war and teaches his readers how to ensure that they will emerge victorious. In particular, he emphasizes the importance of psychology, trickery and espionage. The treatise had a decisive impact on military thought, and it remains influential today. Indeed, it has inspired writers and thinkers in a range of different domains, including corporate strategy, management and thought.

About Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, strategist and philosopher who lived during the fifth and sixth centuries BC. Little is known about his life, because he lived so long ago and because the only information we have about him comes from documents dating from several centuries after his death. He is best known for his treatise The Art of War, which led King Helu of the Wu state to take an interest in him and name him general of his armies.

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