Ancient Strategy

Military Strategy Classics of Ancient China presents modern translations of eight of the most important and relevant military texts from antiquity, which have gained new prominence among Western students of Eastern military strategy and philosophy. In a collection spanning twenty centuries, each text in Chen Song’s groundbreaking translation is presented in modern English, followed by Chinese characters. These texts provide background for a wide range of disciplines, including history, linguistics, wuxia, martial arts, business and legal doctrine. Contents include: The Six Secret ...

“The best education in grand strategy available in a single volume . . . a book that should be read by every American leader or would-be leader.”—The Wall Street Journal A master class in strategic thinking, distilled from the legendary program the author has co-taught at Yale for decades...

Gods of Strategy reveals the hidden architecture beneath leadership, conflict, and organisational change. Drawing on the insights of Carl Gustav Jung and the enduring power of myth, this book uncovers the four deep patterns that shape every strategic landscape: the force that restores order, the force that stabilises, the force that reframes, and the force that renews. Rather than offering another model or management trend, Gods of Strategy gives leaders a new form of perception — mythic intelligence — the ability to sense the underlying movement of a situation before it becomes visible...

In The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire, seasoned defense analyst Edward N. Luttwak reveals how the Romans were able to combine military strength, diplomacy, and fortifications to effectively respond to changing threats. Rome's secret was not ceaseless fighting, but comprehensive strategies that unified force, diplomacy, and an immense infrastructure of roads, forts, walls, and barriers. Finally, as barbarians began to penetrate the empire, Rome filed large armies in a strategy of "defense-in-depth," allowing invaders to pierce Rome's borders.

One of the most profound studies of warfare ever written, The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China presents us with an Eastern tradition of strategic thought that emphasizes outwitting one's opponent through speed, stealth, flexibility, and a minimum of force - an approach very different from that stressed in the West, where the advantages of brute strength have overshadowed more subtle methods.

More than 2,500 years ago, a confederation of small Greek city-states defeated the invading armies of Persia, the most powerful empire in the world. In this meticulously researched study, historian Paul Rahe argues that Sparta was responsible for the initial establishment of the Hellenic defensive coalition and was, in fact, the most essential player in its ultimate victory.

By freshening the voice, style, and diction of Cyrus, Larry Hedrick has created a more contemporary Cyrus. In this more accessible edition of one of history's most extraordinary and successful leaders, a new generation of listeners, including business executives and managers, military officers, and government officials, can now learn about and benefit from Cyrus the Great's extraordinary achievements, which exceeded all other leaders throughout antiquity.

Trading is a stressful occupation with mental and emotional traps on every side. Our instincts drive us to self-destruction: holding plummeting stocks in the hope of a sudden recovery, or obsessing over the minute-to-minute movements of our holdings. What if there were a trader who knew how to avoid these traps and could teach us to trade from a place of inner calm and peace of mind? Peter Castle has been a successful trader in financial markets for almost 30 years. He also happens to be a Zen monk.

The Campaigns of Alexander, also titled The Anabasis of Alexander, is a history of Alexander the Great of Macedon, focusing on his conquest of the Persian Empire. Composed by Arrian of Nicomedia in the second century AD, the work comprises seven books providing a broadly chronological account of the reign and campaigns of Alexander with a particular focus on military matters. Book One begins with Alexander's accession to the Macedonian throne in 336 BCE, and Book Seven recounts the events of Alexander's final year and his death.

In Ancient Battles That Changed the Course of History, military historian Korey Blathewick delivers a sweeping, gripping account of ten legendary clashes that shaped the destiny of civilizations. This book explores the pivotal turning points of the ancient world—where strategy, courage, geography, and sheer willpower decided the fate of empires, the rise of new political orders, and the values that would echo into modern history.

The ONLY business strategy book that includes Sun Tzu's complete original translation. 67% of businesses fail within 10 years. What separates the survivors from the casualties? Get the authentic Art of War text PLUS 13 analytical case studies revealing how Asia's most successful leaders unknowingly applied these ancient principles to build modern empires. Unique Framework: 13 Strategic Principles + 13 Proven Leaders + Strategic Implementation Insights Each chapter delivers exactly what you need: One Strategic Principle from Sun Tzu's original text One Proven Leader who applied it (Jack Ma, ...

The Roman Empire lasted a solid 500 years—an impressive number by any standard. The decline and final collapse of the Roman Empire took longer than most other empires even existed. Any historian trying to unearth the grand strategy of the Roman Empire must, therefore, always remain cognizant of the time scale. Over the centuries, the Empire's underlying economy, political arrangements, military affairs, and the myriad of external threats it faced were in constant flux, making adaptability to changing circumstances as important to Roman strategists as it is to strategists of the modern era.

The Art of Strategic Wisdom: Understanding and Applying the Ideas of Sun Tzu explores the timeless lessons of one of history’s greatest military philosophers. Written over 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has influenced generals, world leaders, business executives, athletes, and thinkers across cultures and centuries. His insights into preparation, adaptability, leadership, and the psychology of conflict remain as relevant today as they were in ancient China. This engaging book goes beyond simple quotations to provide a clear, structured exploration of Sun Tzu’s central ideas...

The year 146 BC marked the brutal end to the Roman Republic's 118-year struggle for the western Mediterranean. Breaching the walls of their great enemy, Carthage, Roman troops slaughtered countless citizens, enslaved those who survived, and leveled the 700-year-old city. That same year in the east, Rome destroyed Corinth and subdued Greece. Over little more than a century, Rome's triumphant armies of citizen-soldiers had shocked the world by conquering all of its neighbors.

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.

In this gripping retelling of one of the most momentous chapters in history, Nick Holmes presents a new interpretation of an old story. The fate of Rome was decided not just by emperors, soldiers, and barbarians but also by an environmental disaster. A catastrophic megadrought on the Asian steppes in the fourth century AD forced the migration of entire peoples—Huns, Goths, Vandals, and others—west into the Roman Empire. They met an empire weakened from war with Persia. Rome's misfortunes multiplied as it made tactical errors on the battlefield.

THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR-SAGE How to Master Yourself and Rule Your World THE PROBLEM: Most people are losing the game of life— Checkmated in relationships, careers, and both inner and outer battles. Why? Because they have no strategy. No system. No way to align mind, body, soul, and mission. They’re reacting… not ruling. THE SOLUTION: This book is your Field Manual for Strategic Consciousness. Strategic Consciousness is the awakened capacity to perceive, plan, and act with higher awareness. A fusion of martial mastery, spiritual clarity, and tactical domination. It gives you the ...

Before the empire, before the legends—there was the Battle of the Sabis. In 57 BCE, deep in the forests of ancient Gaul, Julius Caesar’s legions faced one of their most dangerous encounters against the fierce Belgic tribes. Outnumbered and nearly ambushed, the Roman army teetered on the edge of disaster. Yet through discipline, innovation, and sheer will, they would turn the tide. Strategies of Conquest pulls back the curtain on one of history’s most overlooked yet pivotal battles. Author Terry Sloan brings this clash to life with vivid storytelling and in-depth analysis of Roman and ...

In a continuation of his multivolume series on ancient Sparta, Paul Rahe narrates the second stage in the six decades long, epic struggle between Sparta and Athens that first erupted some 17 years after their joint victory in the Persian Wars. Rahe explores how and why open warfare between these two erstwhile allies broke out a second time, after they had negotiated an extended truce.

This brilliant adaptation of the ancient masterpiece The Art of War shows women how to use Sun Tzu's philosophy to win in every aspect of life. In the West, when we think of war, we imagine battle, casualties, brutality. But Sun Tsu, who wrote The Art of War 2,500 years ago, was Chinese, and their view of war is not about fighting. It is about determining the most efficient way of gaining victory with the least amount of conflict.