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Masters of Command: Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, and the Genius of Leadership
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LENGTH11 hrs and 9 mins
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RELEASE DATE05-01-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar: Each was a master of war. Each had to look beyond the battlefield to decide whom to fight and why; to know what victory was and when to end the war; to determine how to bring stability to the lands he conquered. Alexander, Hannibal, and Caesar had to be not only generals but statesmen. And yet each was a battlefield commander, a strategist, a leader of men - in short, a warrior.
Tactics change, weapons change, but the ultimate purpose of war remains much the same through the centuries, and a great warrior must know how to measure success. Publishers Weekly said: "No one presents the military history of the ancient world with greater insight and panache than Barry Strauss," and in Masters of Command he shows what these three great commanders can teach us today about ambition, leadership, branding, and more.
Understanding where Alexander, Hannibal, and Caesar succeeded and failed can serve anyone who thinks strategically - whether in business or elsewhere - to analyze his or her actions. Masters of Command is a guidebook for the battlefield and the boardroom alike.
©2012 Barry Strauss (P)2012 Tantor
What the Critics Say
"Strauss sharpens our image of three brilliant commanders and makes military history great fun." (Kirkus)
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What Members Say
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"Heroes?"
Where does Masters of Command rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?I loved this book and have listened to it about 5 times now, and have learned something new each and every time.
I've learned about history, how my heroes were not only good--but also evil. I've learned that men are still men. Masters still make mistakes but strive to learn from those and to carry on nonetheless.
Which scene was your favorite?This book covers everything from love, inspiration and sex to war, battle and death. From battle tactics to spying and Cleopatra. You wont be bored.
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"A lack of continuity"
What did you like best about Masters of Command? What did you like least?The subject are interesting, but I do not like the way the author switches from Alexander to Hannibal to Caeser and back to Alexander again, over and over again. He even doesn't compare these leaders particularly effectively.
I just start to become engrossed in the story of one of these generals. when he switches to the next guy.
Was Masters of Command worth the listening time?Probably not.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful