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The Art of War by Sun Tzu. Translated by Lionel Giles. Read by illacertus. Custom audiobook production, all rights reserved.

*The Art of War by Sun Tzu* has endured for over two millennia because of its timeless wisdom and universal applicability. The book offers insights into military strategy and tactics, but its teachings have been extended to various fields, including business, leadership, and politics.

0:00:00 Introduction
0:04:03 I. Laying Plans.
0:07:42 II. Waging War.
0:11:09 III. Attack by Stratagem.
0:15:05 IV. Tactical Dispositions.
0:18:02 V. Energy.
0:21:59 VI. Weak Points and Strong.
0:27:46 VII. Maneuvering.
0:33:00 VIII. Variation in Tactics.
0:35:31 IX. The Army on the March.
0:42:19 X. Terrain.
0:48:04 XI. The Nine Situations.
0:58:48 XII. The Attack by Fire.
1:01:52 XIII. The Use of Spies.

"The premise of The Art of War is that war should be avoided with diplomacy. If it cannot be avoided, it should be fought strategically and psychologically to minimize damage and the wasting of resources. Warfare should only be a last resort and heading into battle is already admitting a kind of defeat."

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