getAbstract

Advanced Search
Blog Blog | RSS Feeds RSS Feeds | Free Free Summaries
Subscribe

Sun Tzu's Art of War

The Modern Chinese Interpretation

by Tao Hanzhang

Sun Tzu's Art of War
Publisher: Sterling Publishing
Pub. Date: 2007
ISBN: 9781402745522
No. pages: 224

Category: Strategy
Download

In this summary you will learn

  • How the ancient principles of warfare apply to modern strategic thinking
  • How to plan for battle
  • How to emerge victorious in conflict
  • Why espionage is often an important tactic

Why you should read Sun Tzu's Art of War

Sun Tzu was ancient China’s most renowned general. His classic text on strategy survived through the centuries and is still as applicable to war, politics and economics today as it was when Sun Tzu first drafted it. Many translations of Sun Tzu’s manuscript are available, but this one is both attractive and focused. General Tao Hanzhang supplements the actual text with his commentary. Since he spent his entire professional life as a soldier, his interpretation makes Sun Tzu’s guidance more applicable to contemporary situations. Thoughtful questions follow each brief chapter in this pocket-sized book. Though many readers have determined that aspects of this work are highly useful in business, some may find that translating military strategy to corporate life is too laborious, or may feel that Sun Tzu focuses their attention on conflict between businesses without addressing production issues or consumer needs. getAbstract thus recommends this immortal title to patient readers and to those interested in strategy in the broadest sense.

About the Author

General Tao Hanzhang is a senior officer in the People’s Liberation Army of China and a senior advisor at the Beijing Institute for International Strategic Studies.

Rating    (what is this?)

Overall rating 7  (7)
Applicability rating 9  (9)
Innovation rating 4  (4)
Style rating 6  (6)

Level of Expertise    (what is this?)

Level rating 5  (5)

Buy the Book

Click here to buy the book "Sun Tzu's Art of War". If you wish to purchase 20 or more copies of the same title (not the summary, but the "real" book), please contact us at bulkorders@getAbstract.com. Make sure you include the title of the book and your phone number.

getAbstract makes it easy for you to access the summary of Sun Tzu's Art of War any time or any place. Once registered, you can choose from a variety of download formats: PDF for your computer, BlackBerry, iPhone, Kindle, PDA or other handheld devices. You can even obtain the audio version of many of our summaries.
Subscribe today to gain access to this summary as well as many other compelling titles!

inivs
inivs
inivs
 
Subscribe
 
Welcome | How It Works | Browse | Corporate Solutions | Subscribe

Accessibility | Publishers | About Us | Careers | Press Corner | Testimonials | Shvoong | Bloomberg | Book Award | Gift Subscriptions | Contact | Blog

Disclaimer | Privacy Statement | Affiliate Program | Operating Agreement | © 1999-2009, getAbstract