The Art of War is a historical analysis book authored by , andrew R. Wilson. , andrew has written several books , and articles on Chinese military history. He has given numerous lectures at military colleges around the world. The author has written a fantastic history book, titled Masters of War: History’s Greatest Strategic Thinkers. Also, you can check out Underst, anding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, , and Culture if you’re interested in the history of China.
The author has narrated this book. He has given a good performance. He pauses in his sentences. He adds emphasis at unexpected places. It’s a different kind of approach but it isn’t distracting at all.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a historic achievement in the evolution of strategic thought. The examples , and tactics in the book are so universal that they are still being quoted today. The six lectures in this book explore the classic’s wisdom for still being relevant in today’s time.
Wars have become more mental than physical nowadays. Human intellect plays an even bigger role now than it ever did. Thus, it plays a great role in making Sun Tzu’s strategies even applicable today.
Through various examples, Professor Wilson examines how the provided model has been applied , and misapplied throughout history in various wars. The examples discussed are also in the realm of business, politics, , and beyond. Finally, this book serves as an extension to the wisdom in the original, as it relays to us the information in a palatable way.
This book serves as a gist of The Art of War, with accurate explanations , and vivid cases. There are numerous interpretations of the ancient treatise. Many times, the essence of that is lost in translation. The lecture is not conducted in the order of the original, however.
