The Art of War

Written in ancient China over two thousand years ago, The Art of War is the world's most influential book on strategy. Its author, the general Sun Tzu, taught that the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. In thirteen short chapters he covers what still matters: planning, deception, speed, adaptation, and leadership. Know yourself and know your enemy and you need not fear a hundred battles. Appear weak when you are strong. Win first, then go to war. These maxims have guided generals, CEOs, coaches, and negotiators for centuries. The Art of War is not really about war. It is about thinking clearly under pressure, using resources wisely, and achieving goals with minimum conflict. At under ten thousand words, it can be read in an hour and studied for a lifetime. Timeless, terse, and razor-sharp, it belongs on every shelf. Master strategy free with this complete public domain translation. Read it slowly and use it well.