Sun-tzu

An ancient Chinese treatise on the strategies of war stresses the importance of speed, sound tactics, subterfuge, discipline, appropriate form of attack, and accurate intelligence.

The Art of War

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves � and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives � and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Offering ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent, this bestselling 2000-year-old military manual is still worshipped by soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom as the ultimate guide to winning.

Nathan Besch

Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' teaches pure military strategies that one should undertake to defeat an ennemy, and it does so wonderfully.

Precise language and short chapters will lead you through the rules a general has to follow in order to constantly outwit its opponent(s). The logic behind it can easily be applied to some aspects of our daily lives especially in business or management, although I would be careful about not overinterpreting the text as its original ideas lie solely in military strategies.

I really liked the book overall as it plunged me into thinking in terms of pure military rationality in the same time as making me reflect about the deep psychological aspects of the battlefield. 

A great read for anyone interested in strategic warfare in general, but also for the common reader who finds satisfaction in logical reasoning and clear literary forms.

The Art of War

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