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The Art of War

Sunzi

The Art of War

Paper book: €17.99

Digital: €5.99

Original publication
500 BC
Bilingual edition
12 June 2026
Pages
189
Difficulty
Easy
Genres
Economics, Philosophy
Moods
Get ahead in life, Think it through
Translated from
English

Book summary

Sunzi, also known as Sun Tzu, a Chinese general and strategist, sets out in thirteen short chapters the principles of war and victory. His central idea is still surprising: the best strategist wins without fighting, by knowing the enemy, knowing himself and choosing the right moment.

These principles apply far beyond the battlefield. Today they are used in business, negotiation, sport and everyday life, to anticipate, decide and persuade more effectively.

Its short, clear maxims can be read one by one in the language you are learning.

The plot

Win without fighting. “Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.”.

The world of the book

A China of rival kingdoms. 2,500 years ago, China was split into many kingdoms that were often at war with one another.

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