{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-4","title":"The Art of War by Sun Tzu","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to the strategist \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to have been written around the 5th century BCE. The book is a concise yet profound guide to warfare, strategy, and leadership, divided into 13 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of military operations—such as planning, tactics, terrain, deception, and adaptability. While rooted in warfare, its principles go far beyond the battlefield. Core ideas like “know your enemy and know yourself” and “the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting” have been widely applied in business, politics, sports, and everyday decision-making. The text emphasizes the importance of preparation, flexibility, and strategic thinking, making it a timeless manual not only for military leaders but for anyone facing conflict or competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1793\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China (traditionally dated to around the 5th century BCE). Though little is definitively known about his life, he is credited with writing \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most influential works on military strategy ever produced. His teachings focus on discipline, intelligence, deception, and the psychological aspects of conflict, offering guidance on how to achieve victory with minimal confrontation. Over the centuries, his work has been studied by military commanders, corporate leaders, and strategists across the globe. Despite being over 2,500 years old, Sun Tzu’s insights continue to resonate in both military theory and everyday life, earning him a lasting legacy as one of history’s greatest strategic minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276541587713,"sku":"2P772WETD-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/jud.jpg?v=1708598403","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-4","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}