The Art of War: Complete Text and Commentaries

A great go to book for life or business strategy

Interesting

Dear God, I read another version of this by the same translator/publisher and the fact that this so much longer, with notes and analyses of each lesson by several generals of the day and the compiler himself makes this arguably THE version to get. It was a hard decision as (take a look at any strategy site) there are many, many versions out there and most have unique merits.Some books are so good that one should indulge in two copies. I did, and I don't regret it; the Art of War is my favourite book of all time. Don't believe (certain) hype; it might not help you in the workplace, you may still falter when it comes to conquering the affections of the opposite (or same) sex; if not your spirit then your intellect will be given sustainance from this text.I used to own a version that had Musashi's Book of Five Rings as a " 2 for 1" issue, which I thought was a damned insult to this text as it makes the former's Samurai "how to" manual seem shallow, not that there is any comparison.

To me, this common English edition of "The Art of War" is very useful and comprehensive, because it immediatiately brings to my attentions and gives precise theses about the concept of planning and military strategem.Needless to say, Mr. Cleary did a good job for making "the Art of War" as much plain as possible! Thanks!

Wisdom.