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The Art of War
- Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Summary
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.
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- Mr. R. V. COPE
- 09-01-18
Master of War
Would you consider the audio edition of The Art of War to be better than the print version?
I've never read the print version but have always wanted to. I'd still like a copy so I could go back and study certain tactics, but I understood everything in the audio version.
What other book might you compare The Art of War to, and why?
Bushido? Only because of the historic aspect and the fact that it teaches you a way of life & war.
What about Aidan Gillen’s performance did you like?
I couldn't think of anyone better to narrate than Aidan Gillen. As soon as I saw that he was the narrated I instantly bought it. He adds a level of cunning and guile that is required in a tactician and no other narrated could have pulled off.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
This isn't the sort of book you could turn into a film - a documentary though. Perhaps "War is barbaric, War is an art"?
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- Mr Guy T Murch
- 09-05-19
Nice little look into a recognised and established work
There are different versions on Audible. This is a great version broken down into bite size chapters. Delivered in an easy to listen manner.
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- Aman Makandar
- 02-05-22
Can't make up my mind
Has some pretty basic information and common sense. not much to take away from it at this time and age. but a good read if you're looking for a short read after a massive book.
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- Ian Silva
- 03-03-20
One of my All time favourite!
Great book with important reminders of tactical leadership critical thinking skills to overcome problem or issues that we may be faced with bin our day to day!
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- Anonymous User
- 01-07-19
Priceless Classic
The book is Priceless. I have read it four times already and am still reading it.
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- kein
- 21-11-20
art of war
it was alright, very helpful in war startagy. I like it . very cool loved it
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- Anonymous User
- 01-05-20
Brilliant
love this book and there is a very good reason it has survived time, the art if war can be interpreted into life outside war.
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- Daniel Weston
- 28-05-20
Wow
Amazing. Purely amazing, gives you exactly what you are looking for and shows the true nature of warfare
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- #earlyeditor🤓📚
- 25-03-21
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Ancient pearls of wisdom that can still be applied to certain things today, nice detail.
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- Micheal & Caitlin Morris
- 04-08-21
fair points
I feel I may hand missed the point of this book.. as I don't plan on attacking another country or person in the future.. things may change but now, I won't. this was informative and good general knowledge. maybe I will listen to it numerous times and something may appear.
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