The art of war by sun Tzu

With the "Art of war" — the most famous and most important military treatise of all that ever was written in China in Europe was first introduced only two centuries and a half ago, when it was translated into French by one of the missionaries. However, the book quickly gained extreme popularity — is only slightly less than at home in Asia.





First and foremost, of course, the book "Art of war" is appreciated by those for whom it was written — the actual military. Despite the undeniable technical progress, the changing forms of government in States and the recognition of certain universal values, it was found that in two and a half millennia that have passed since the writing of the treatise, the war as such is not so changed. It is still important for the state and could bring him the death; generals and rulers are subject to the same flaws and prone to make very similar mistakes; the area still can be tough to promote, or contribute to him...

However, the value of "Art of war" is not confined to a purely militaristic sphere. This is not surprising, if we recall that war is merely the continuation of politics by other means.

Moreover, the described teacher will stick the rules in the majority is so universal that almost no adaptation is applicable in most areas of our everyday modern life — from management to sports, from academic science to psychological training.

After all, the battle can be conducted not only for territory but also for the minds of voters, and for the wallets of consumers. And desire the rivalry of humanity remained almost the same as it was many years ago...

After reviewing the summary, you will learn:

— as beginning the actual operation, it is possible to calculate the chances of winning;
— what to do if you and the enemy unequal forces;
— what to do if you and your opponent are at a disadvantage;
— when to attack and when to avoid attacks;
— how and when to wrap up the disaster to their advantage;
— why it is impossible to overestimate the importance of information about the enemy

and much more, you need not only to generals.published

P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©

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