The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest books about war and military strategy and probably the best. The Art of War is almost certainly the most influential study of strategy ever written. The principles Sun Tzu expounded were utilized brilliantly by such great Asian war leader as Mao Tse-Tung, Giap and Yamanoto. Many Japanese companies make this book required reading for their key executives. An increasingly, Western business people and other are turning to Art of War for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive situations of all kinds.