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How sun tzus art of war has helped the fight for democracy and civil rights in the deep south. Sun tzus art of war is the most influential book on strategy ever published, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide in several editions. Attributed to the legendary minister feng hou, with exegetical notes by. Sun tzu is traditionally credited as the author of the art of war, an influential work of military strategy that has affected both western and east asian philosophy and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the war of art. The art of war by sun tzu, thomas cleary 9780877734529. Download the war of art ebook pdf free thewarofarts diary. Along with the art of war by sun tzu, the book of five rings has long been regarded as an invaluable treatise on the strategy of winning. Marvin kramer, social activist and former federal and state prosecutor who has never lost a case. Hence in the wise leaders plans, considerations of advantage and of disadvantage will be blended together. The art of war dates back to the fifth century bc, and is an ancient chinese military handbook. Dec 06, 2018 i want to tell future readers of this book in this way.
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