Perseus Books Group. 10/01/1990. Reprint. This is Machiavelli's commentary--drawn from Roman ideas--on the way in which politics and war work in unison. Written in 1521, it influenced such leaders as Frederick the Great and Napoleon. Originally published at $16.00 You save 94% off the cover price!

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Bantam Dell Pub Group. 09/01/1988. Reprint. The aphorisms that make up the philosophy of war and strategy by Sun Tzu have, several centuries later, become a must-read for young professionals in business. Though the text can be applied to the ruthless world of commerce, this translation by Thomas Cleary contextualizes the teachings in the Taoist tradition, enabling the work to transcend the simple co-opting of the philosophy for business strategies. By clarifying the philosophical origins, Cleary makes the text applicable not only to winning a literal war but also to almost any conflict-resolution situation, as well as to achieving goals in life. Though the text deals with many pragmatic issues in war, ranging in topics from "Strategic Assessments, "Armed Struggle," and "The Use of Spies," much of the text is rooted in the idea that the greatest victory is won without having to do battle. At times, the material approaches these subjects in very practical terms, but the underlying message is that of surpassing unnecessary physical and emotional strain with deep understanding of the given situation. Because of the simplicity of the original text, there is much room for interpretation. The translation utilizes commentary from 11 ancient scholars elaborating on each aphorism with a more complete interpretation. Originally published at $12.95 You save 92% off the cover price!

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Perseus Books Group. 01/01/1994. Illustrated. 375 pgs. Originally published at $15.95 You save 88% off the cover price!

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