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The Art of War

By: Sun Tzu
Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Aidan Gillen - who has learned a thing or two about strategy through his roles as skilled manipulator Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Game of Thrones) and ambitious politician Tommy Carcetti (The Wire) - brilliantly performs this ancient classic. His experience in portraying insightful and, at times, cunning characters makes him a natural fit for this ancient collection of battlefield epigrams whose influence has grown tremendously in the modern world.

Public Domain (P)2015 Audible Inc. Asia Career Success Classics Eastern Law Leadership Management & Leadership Military Military Science Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Philosophy World Business Thought-Provoking Warfare War Career Inspiring China Management Ancient History Business Strategy
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Though references to banners & chariots may betray the relevancy of Sun Tsu's insight in daily life, the art of war is a truly fascinating read.

An inspiring if somewhat dated read

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Loved it. I wanted to read this book for long, and I was able to listen to it. the content is awesome. it is not only for war, but also good your life. the narration is clear and intriguing.

Short and sweet.

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A wonderful and engrossing reading of the great classic. Be careful not to become to lost while walking however.

Wonderful production

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Loved it, loved the narration. It was so well read. I think I've listened about 5 times now.

A really good listen.

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Highly recommended, a strategy not only applicable in wars of old or recent past. Sun Tzu was a very intuitive and intelligent man, who, not only was great in strategy, but had foresight and vision plus common sense, an unbeatable combination! Indeed, this can be applied in regards what is going on the world over right now , not in the physical aspect, but on the strategic, emotional and intuitive .

Brilliant

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Have read the book before and actually prefer thisbaudibook version over any printed or other audio version!

Good listen.

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It's a classic for a good reason! I think anyone involved in a competitive endeavour ought to read this book.

Great book

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fundamentals of what drives startegy in an enterprise... very simple and we'll narrated ..must read if U are an enetrpurner

good

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Not sure how this helps in today's society. But at least I can now say I finished Sun Tzu Art of War 😎

A Classic.

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Glad that I read it. It short, interesting and applicable to other parts of life than war. Can’t hurt us to be flexible and nuanced and Lear to respond to our environments.

Narration is butter.

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