{"product_id":"9788483525180","title":"The Art of War","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e presents the classic military strategy treatise written by the Chinese general Sun Tzu more than two thousand five hundred years ago. Considered the greatest strategy book of all time, its teachings have inspired historical figures such as Napoleon, Machiavelli, and Mao Zedong. Far from being a conventional manual on warfare, the work is a profound treatise on human nature and confrontation, where each maxim offers a timeless lesson on how to apply wisdom and knowledge to resolve conflicts. This paperback edition, published by Mandala Ediciones, presents the complete text in Spanish as part of their Oriental Classics collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e is an ancient Chinese text that sets forth the fundamental principles for achieving victory in conflict, defining it as the ability to win without the need to fight. Throughout its thirteen chapters, Sun Tzu analyzes the importance of planning, knowledge of the terrain, the evaluation of one's own forces and those of the enemy, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work teaches that the best strategy is not direct struggle, but one that allows for subduing the adversary without exhausting one's own resources. Each maxim focuses on the understanding of human nature, discipline, calculated deception, and anticipation, offering a system of thought applicable not only to the military realm but to any situation of competition or leadership where it is necessary to manage confrontation with intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary strategy and the art of war in ancient China.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEastern philosophy applied to conflict and confrontation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership, planning, and decision-making under pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of human nature and the adversary's psychology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUse of intelligence and cunning as tools to avoid direct combat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in Eastern philosophy, strategy, and classical tactical thinking. It is also of great value to professionals in leadership, business management, and negotiation who are seeking universal principles for resolving conflicts. Likewise, it is a reference work for students of military history and for anyone who wishes to understand the foundations of Chinese strategic thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA set of timeless strategic principles that help to analyze and resolve conflict situations intelligently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of human nature and how emotions and perception influence confrontation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools for advance planning and objective assessment of one's own and others' capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA philosophical perspective that prioritizes victory without the depletion of resources, applicable to non-military contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a fundamental classic text of Chinese culture, presented in an affordable and manageable edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Tzu, Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MANDALA EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL FICTION, EASTERN AND INDIAN PHILOSOPHY, THEORY OF WAR AND MILITARY SCIENCE, MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ORIENTAL CLASSICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 90 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e is especially suitable for those looking for an initial approach to Sun Tzu's work in a practical and accessible format. Its small number of pages and light weight make it easy to read and consult anywhere. The inclusion of the text in Mandala Ediciones' Oriental Classics collection guarantees a careful presentation that is faithful to the original. It is a recommended acquisition both for collectors of Eastern philosophy texts and for readers who wish to add one of the most influential strategy treatises in history to their personal library, the validity and utility of which remain intact after more than two millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408199704923,"sku":"9788483525180","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848352518.jpg?v=1781859426","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788483525180","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}