Military Science Fiction Strategy

In this major and wholly original contribution to military history, John Keegan reverses the usual convention of writing about war in terms of generals and nations in conflict, which tends to leave the common soldier as cipher. Instead, he focuses on what a set battle is like for the man in the thick of it.

First published in 1907, The Defense of Duffer's Drift is a classic essay on small unit tactics based on author Ernest Dunlop Swinton's experiences in the Boer War in South Africa.

He’s no hero and not interested in galactic rebellion. He just wants to run space cargo. But alien warlords of the Empire want him dead - with a billion credit price on his head. Now, every soldier with a gun and a spaceship wants to cash in. But, humans are not easy to kill, especially a battle hardened Marine warrior from Earth. He is uncertain about where his life is going, but knows one thing - he hates the arrogance of the wealthy elite who promised the billion credit bounty. And, he’ll use his advanced weaponry, brilliant tactics and cutting edge A. I. to make them pay with their ...

The Art of War dates back to the fifth century BC, and is an ancient Chinese military handbook. Attributed to the intelligent military strategist Sun Tzu, the title of the work is Master Sun's Rules of Warfare when literally translated from Chinese. The book contains 13 chapters, each of which are dedicated to a single aspect of warfare strategy. Emperor Shenzong of Song deemed it the most important of China's Seven Military Classics in 1080 and it is still one of the most influential strategy texts in East Asia.

For those looking for the real story behind the fictionalized movie account of the 47 Ronin story, this is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master, and faced certain death as a result. It led to one of the bloodiest episodes in Japanese history, and in the process, created a new set of heroes in Japan.

Sci Fi action, adventure and epic combat space battles – with a touch of romance – as Earth is drawn into a galactic war. A thousand years ago, interstellar conflict exploded across the galaxy as one alien race fought desperately to defend their slave trade while the Empire fought to end it – forever. Today, alien first contact goes horribly wrong as the dreaded Brinlo descend to enslave Earth with their advanced weaponry and hide from their mortal enemy. With Earth crushed by the apocalypse of invasion, it needs a desperate miracle and a human hero to destroy the Brinlo armada and ...

Thora was born illegally -- enhanced women are simply too powerful for the Tribes to control, and the only place she belongs is within the all-male priesthood of the Seers. Auric was born by perfectly legal means within the corporate government of SAB -- into a life where those around him struggle against one another to hold his reins. While the Shining Wars drove the Tribes of humanity underground, SAB took to the poles of the Earth and the farthest reaches of the Orion Spur. 6,000 years in the future, humanity hasn't changed all that much; and why should they? So long as the elite slaves ...

The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy. It has had an immence influence on eastern military thinking, business tactics and beyond. Sun Tzu suggested the importance of positioning in strategy and that position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical environment and the subjective opinions of competitive actors in that particular environment.

For a lone woman piloting a decrepit cargo spaceship, she is doing all right – making a go of the business even if not flourishing. When a former enemy of the Federation escapes his pursuers and begs sanctuary, at first she doesn’t know what to do with him. He claims to be a perfumer, but later a passenger sneaks a bomb onboard, and he offers to defuse it. Who is he really, and what's he doing here in Federation space? Maybe he’s a spy, making use of her travels to gain insight into the Federation for a future rematch between the alien planet of Varnier and the Federation. But soon ...

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Saul David's comprehensive history, All the King's Men: The British Soldier from the Restoration to Waterloo, read by the actor Sean Barrett. "The British soldier," wrote a Prussian officer who served with Wellington, "is vigorous, well fed, by nature highly brave and intrepid, trained to the most vigorous discipline, and admirably well-armed...

Scritto nella Cina del IV secolo avanti Cristo, l’Arte della Guerra di Sun Tzu, è senza dubbio una delle più antiche raccolte di suggerimenti di tecnica militare...

Tragedy leads to triumph, as Katherine is suddenly hurled into a decades-long struggle for survival... and vengeance! Born into a family of War Masters, she is genetically destined to become a War Master. But she must first earn the title. Decades into her century-long training, Katherine's training facility is attacked by clandestine forces, and she is hurled into the blackness of space to fend for herself. Her destiny becomes entwined with that of the galaxy, as she must find a way to assume her destiny, and help save trillions of innocent people in the process!

Across the vastness of space, the greatest weapon is time. A message from a annihilated sector arrives fifty years too late , revealing an enemy that weaponizes the very speed of light. Outcast Governor Ciro Montoya, the only one to understand their strategy, must sacrifice worlds to bait a trap a century in the making, embracing a "terrible calculus" that will save humanity but brand him a tyrant. Decades later, the war rages on. In the heat of a desperate battle to save a besieged planet , the rigid, honorable doctrine of a legendary admiral of the old guard clashes with the radical, ...

Who hasn't dreamed of one day ruling your own country? Along with great power comes unlimited influence, control, admiration, and often wealth. How to Be a Dictator will teach you the tricks of the trade - how to rise to the top and stay in power, and how to enjoy the fruits of your excellence.

At the core of this ancient strategy manual is the understanding that conflict is an inescapable part of human life. Since, as Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to destruction, we must learn to work with conflict in a more profound and effective way. Crucial to this strategic vision is knowledge - especially self-knowledge - and a view of the whole that seeks to bring conflicting views into a larger perspective.

This timeless text is required listening for any business person or athlete interested in strategy. It includes a soundtrack entitled "The Mysterious Sound of Wind In the Bamboo", a 43-minute collection of Zen-inspired Japanese music by the Matsu Take Ensemble.

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

It’s the 22nd century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. There’s just one catch: We are pretty much at the bottom of the food chain, and there’s only one way for humanity to move up - by becoming mercenaries. In every mercenary’s life, though, there comes a time when things go wrong and even the best laid plans go awry.

The Art of War and The Book of Five Rings are two of the most iconic works of literature ever written, regardless of genre. The perceptiveness with which Sun Tzu and Miyamoto Musashi analyzed human behavior and tendencies apply to strategy in virtually any context, from warfare to business and beyond. In The Master of Strategy Collection, AOG brings you both of these timeless works in full and unabridged, along with extensive supplemental study and discussion materials.

Recruited from Earth and tasked with putting his gaming skills to work commanding vast fleets of starships, Evan secured a victory considered impossible. Now, the Hegemony is asking him to repeat that accomplishment before the deadly forces of the Children consume their empire. Whilst searching for a suspected enemy base, Evan discovered a secret the Children are desperate to hide. One that will determine the entire course of the war. Victory will require winning in an entirely new theatre of battle. With a new suite of units at his fingertips, the ground assault begins!