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The Art of War

Written by: Sun Tzu
Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Aidan Gillen - who has learned a thing or two about strategy through his roles as skilled manipulator Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Game of Thrones) and ambitious politician Tommy Carcetti (The Wire) - brilliantly performs this ancient classic. His experience in portraying insightful and, at times, cunning characters makes him a natural fit for this ancient collection of battlefield epigrams whose influence has grown tremendously in the modern world.

Public Domain (P)2015 Audible Inc. Asia Asian Creators Classics Eastern Law Management & Leadership Military Military Science Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy World Business War China Career Warfare Inspiring Thought-Provoking Management Leadership Business Strategy
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I highly recommend this book if you would like to brush up on strategy. Although written for military purposes, Tzu's knowledge is applicable to all areas of life.

Fascinating Listen

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You have to be interested in listening about war strategy in order to fully appreciate this work.

If you’re interested in strategy in war

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I hadn't read this book before and since it was now part of the "included" books, I thought I'd give it a listen to. I am so glad I did!! Aiden Gillen did an expert job in making what could be a dry book come alive and quite interesting. I am so glad I was able to listen to it and will listen to this again. I will also look at what other books Gillen has narrated.
Yes, I do recommend this book!

Classic book brilliantly narrated!

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Take time to reflect on each chapter before proceeding. Don't let the shortness of the text cause you to speed through it. Consider one or two chapters a day.

Quick listen! Universally Applicable!

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Loved the info in a poetic & clear way - excellent voice as well ! Info Applicable to Multiple Facets

Amazing

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Short and sweet.
The content is very rapid and I found it a bit hard to follow.
Will have to give it another listen to really grasp the ideas.

Interesting

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Great short 1 hour listen for people with relevant points for people under time constraints

Concise Listen

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Narrator was excellent, of course. This is an ancient book, a must read for many aspects including philosophy. Poignant given what is happening in the world right now.

Great Reading of an Ancient Book

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I can't imagine a more effective voice to read this text. Aidan Gillen's northern Irish voice will be most familiar to listeners as that of the political fixer Littlefinger from Game of Thrones - and The Art of War is the theory behind that part of the real-life game of thrones that consists of military action. It is not a narrative, but a "how to" manual - and the basic principles have not changed much in the hundreds of years since the book was written. I listened to it with great pleasure several times and think of it often as I read about current events.

Littlefinger reads The Art of War

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I can't think of a better person to read this than Littlefinger. Well done.

Classic

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