• The 33 Strategies of War

  • By: Robert Greene
  • Narrated by: Don Leslie
  • Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,442 ratings)

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The 33 Strategies of War

By: Robert Greene
Narrated by: Don Leslie
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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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The narration was good as learning strategies was nice. The only reason i did not give it all 5 stars, was due to how many strategies were manipulating.

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good strategy book

good book to see what ur at war with. helps see why things go the way they do in life to a degree.

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A brilliant book by Robert Greene.

Robert Greene takes what was said by Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Musashi and makes it extremely interesting with the many well written historical events he discusses in the book.

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Armed and Ready

Once again Robert Greene never fails to amaze the reader with an astonishing assemblage of survival and success strategies, in a warfare context. These strategies are enhanced by numerous, marvelously detailed accounts of historical events that reinforce the valuable lessons being imparted. I am armed and ready with knowledge.

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A very intesting read with great examples

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. The book offers a concise set of war strategies which are appilable to today and histroical politics as well as business.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The 33 Strategies of War?

When I made the connection that this book applied to politics, business and personal interactions. There are many lessons to be learned.

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A good exercise is to create a mind-map of the strategies. If you do this, your appreciation for how these strategies reinforce each other will deepen.

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Insightful and thought provoking

This book was insightful and thought provoking. Great format and content of examples and analysis. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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Great!

Mr. Leslie's voice is perfect for this project. I love all of Robert Greene's books.

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Thank You.

Very well done. Excellent content and narration. This is just what I needed.

Thank you.

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Great will buy Physical copy

I really thought the book was very well documented. It tells you how to be a Monster to protect your soldiers from other monsters. Felt like I was listening in on a secret passing of wisdom from teacher to student. There are some really good gems in this book listen and buy now.

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Very interesting read for those deep thinkers.....

I look forward to listening to others like this one because they have a similar message.

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