The Art of War
Sun Tzu's ancient Chinese military treatise offers strategic wisdom that has been applied to warfare, business, and personal development. Its principles of knowing yourself and your enemy, adapting to circumstances, and winning without fighting have influenced strategic thought across cultures and centuries. The work exemplifies Eastern philosophical pragmatism.
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