The Art of War
Written by Sun Tzu
Narrated by Phil Chenevert
()
About this audiobook
The book contains a detailed explanation and analysis of the 5th-century BC Chinese military, from weapons and strategy to rank and discipline. Sun also stressed the importance of intelligence operatives and espionage to the war effort. Considered one of history's finest military tacticians and analysts, his teachings and strategies formed the basis of advanced military training for millennia to come.
The book was translated into French and published in 1772 (re-published in 1782) by the French Jesuit Jean Joseph Marie Amiot. A partial translation into English was attempted by British officer Everard Ferguson Calthrop in 1905 under the title The Book of War. The first annotated English translation was completed and published by Lionel Giles in 1910. Military and political leaders such as the Chinese communist revolutionary Mao Zedong, Japanese daimyō Takeda Shingen, Vietnamese general Võ Nguyên Giáp, and American military general Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. are all cited as having drawn inspiration from the book.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu was a an ancient Chinese general during the latter part of the Spring and Autumn Period. Also referred to as Sunzi or Sun Wu, the great Chinese philosopher and military general was revered by many generations of Chinese leaders to come. His given military name, "Sun Tzu" translates as "master sun", and was thought to be an honorific title. It has been speculated Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War during the Warring States Period, when China was divided and war was imminent. His profound insight on military strategy and expert leadership inspired nearly all who read his work, earning him a spot in history as one of the greatest military generals of all time.
More audiobooks from Sun Tzu
Leadership (Condensed Classics): The Prince; Power; The Art of War: The Prince; Power; The Art of War Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Strategy Masters: The Prince, The Art of War, and The Gallic Wars Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related to The Art of War
Related audiobooks
The Art of War: Classic Collector's Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of War (version 2) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of War: Translated by Lionel Giles Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5300 Quotes to Learn Strategy with Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Napoleon Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Samurai: A Concise History Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Clausewitz's On War: A Biography Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of War Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Prince Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of War and The Books of Five Rings: Two Book Bundle Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of War, The Prince, and The Book of Five Rings: Business Strategy Collection Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Book of Five Rings Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Prince Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of War (Unabridged) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of War - The Nine Situations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMeditations Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Summary: The 50th Law: by 50 Cent and Robert Greene: Key Takeaways, Summary & Analysis Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5100 Quotes by Sun Tzu, from the Art of War Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Summary of The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Order of Assassins: The History and Legacy of the Secretive Persian Sect during the Middle Ages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Let the Samurai Be Your Guide: The Seven Bushido Pathways to Personal Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Meditations Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Being Right: Learn how to spot bad faith tactics, avoid con tricks and win arguments Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary: 33 Strategies of War: by Robert Greene: Key Takeaways, Summary & Analysis Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Classics For You
To Kill a Mockingbird Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Silmarillion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Perks of Being a Wallflower Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Complete Sherlock Holmes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Flowers in the Attic: 40th Anniversary Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Great Gatsby Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Frankenstein Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gone With The Wind Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Iliad: A New Translation by Caroline Alexander Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Tale of Two Cities Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Bell Jar Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Good Man Is Hard To Find And Other Stories Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Farewell to Arms Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Fountainhead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Prince: Machiavelli Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Master and Margarita Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Crucible Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Old Man and the Sea Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Atlas Shrugged Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Series of Unfortunate Events #1 Multi-Voice, A: The Bad Beginning Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Picture of Dorian Gray: Classic Tales Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Name of the Rose Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/520,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Classic Tales Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pride and Prejudice: Classic Tales Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5War & Peace - Volume I Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Thousand Ships: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Classic Tales Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5White Noise Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for The Art of War
0 ratings0 reviews