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The 33 Strategies of War

By: Robert Greene
Narrated by: Don Leslie
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 Spanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The 33 Strategies of War is a comprehensive guide to the subtle social games of everyday life, informed by the most ingenious and effective military principles in war. Structured in Greene's trademark style, The 33 Strategies of War is the I Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu's The Art of War.

Abundantly illustrated with examples from history, including the folly and genius of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Shaka the Zulu to Lord Nelson, Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, as well as movie moguls, Samurai swordsmen, and diplomats, each of the 33 chapters outlines a strategy that will help you win life's wars. Learn the offensive strategies that require you to maintain the initiative and negotiate from a position of strength, or the defensive strategies designed to help you respond to dangerous situations and avoid unwinnable wars.

The great warriors of battlefields and drawing rooms alike demonstrate prudence, agility, balance, and calm - and a keen understanding that the rational, resourceful, and intuitive always defeat the panicked, the uncreative, and the stupid. An indispensable guide, The 33 Strategies of War provides all the psychological ammunition you will need to overcome patterns of failure and forever gain the upper hand.

©2006 Robert Greene and Joost Elffers; (P)2007 HighBridge Company Career Success Communication & Social Skills Conflict Resolution & Mediation Military Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Psychology & Interactions War Career Inspiring Middle Ages Imperialism

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"Greene's compendium offers inspiration and entertainment in equal measure." (Publishers Weekly)
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What made the experience of listening to The 33 Strategies of War the most enjoyable?

The short bite size chunks and the references thereafter.

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I've a few of these books and have to say the format works for me.

I have them, which is rare for me as I struggle to read due to PTSD, in hard copy and each chapter is covered in scribbles and notes.

I'm also a former soldier and find this a great way to translate the startegic and tactical theories into my entrepreneur life.

Brilliant! Simple.

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I liked this and it's interesting to listen to. However, the examples are extremely old and it would have been nice if more modern examples were included. Nevertheless it was a really good audiobook.

Good read

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in the Search for Why my thinking has been met with certain Derision this book which is most excellent in its Narration has helped me to bridge some very important Gaps in my personal approach to the subject of dealing with people.

definitely worth listening and registering to again for anyone who's looking to get an edge in life's social experiences.

Robert Greenes writing is one point that's helping me bridge gaps.

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Truly well thought out and written.It is a life changer and one of the books that must be read more than once

Life changer

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I now feel ready to crush my enemies, lay waste to their fields, pillage their settlements and... that which one does when one pillages... All jokes aside, I'm glad I found the audio version as I have it in paperback form putting around somewhere.

An excellent book

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