• The 33 Strategies of War

  • By: Robert Greene
  • Narrated by: Don Leslie
  • Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,444 ratings)

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The 33 Strategies of War

By: Robert Greene
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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.

Listen to the companion audiobook, The 48 Laws of Power.
©2006 Robert Greene and Joost Elffers (P)2007 HighBridge Company

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"Greene's compendium offers inspiration and entertainment in equal measure." (Publishers Weekly)

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great treaties on war

hard to put down, worth reading a few times. make sure you understand what you are getting into before opening Pandora's box.

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good, but kinda bored me ... halfway

must read. but it does need big story arc to avoid gradual loss of interest.

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Power

This should be taught in Middle school. Then review in high school. These are lessons that will have to be learned now or later.

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EXHILARATING!

As a father of 3 sons and a daughter, the lessons contained in this book are taught to them and discussed to ensure survival among the strongest. Amazing!

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Such a smooth experience.

It's so easy to envision and follow. I love the examples and then breakdowns of the strategies.

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Good book

It's a great book for confirming that the way you reacted in a situation was accurate. I live it and I love it.

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Great

this book was extremely informative and entertaining offering interesting insight and discussion, time was well spent

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Really Good

It was quite what i expected coming from Robert Greene bought a hard copy too.

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A book everyone should read/listen to

A solid book that everyone should listen to at least once. Especially in today's world. It will give you a sense of clarity that many people need these days.

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It’s time for war

I would recommend this book to everyone this was a good read I love it

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