Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient...

In The art of war heeft de legendarische Chinese wijsgeer-strateeg Sun Tzu zijn inzichten vastgelegd, die in het Westen beroemd werden als De kunst van het oorlogvoeren. In deze klassieke verhandeling over de krijgskunst ligt de nadruk op de psychologie van de oorlogsvoering, uitgaande van de gedachte dat een gewapend conflict zo veel mogelijk vermeden moet worden. In dertien hoofdstukken wordt aangetoond dat inzicht in de problematiek van conflicten niet alleen tot de oplossing ervan kan lei...

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The original and bestselling leadership book! Sun Tzu's ideas on survival and success have been read across the world for centuries. Today they can still be applied to business, politics and life. The Art of War demonstrates how to win without conflict.