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The Art of War

By: Sun Tzu
Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Aidan Gillen - who has learned a thing or two about strategy through his roles as skilled manipulator Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Game of Thrones) and ambitious politician Tommy Carcetti (The Wire) - brilliantly performs this ancient classic. His experience in portraying insightful and, at times, cunning characters makes him a natural fit for this ancient collection of battlefield epigrams whose influence has grown tremendously in the modern world.

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narrator was great, tho I believe this to be clever however I refuse to use others to gain in life or to play mind games w people so apparently in the war of life I won't win. great entertainment

entertaining and thought provoking

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I've bought this book and had this book on my to read list for well over 5 years. Just got an audible account so I could go through books faster and being that they had this book included in the membership, I added it to my library.

The timeline for the read of this book is short and matches up with my actual printed book. It's a small book, yet the message, recommendations, and strategies throughout are sound. Good read!

Good Book

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Was a very captivating and interesting read. The first of many audiobooks that I will be listening to this year.

Interesting Read

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An ancient manuscript composed by a military genius, The Art of War is a must-read for any soldier, naturally, as well as any confrontational or problem-solving individual. When contemplated with an open mind and active imagination, the secrets offered herein provide valuable insight into overcoming many different types of obstacles faced in life.

Classic guidebook applicable to all conflicts

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Loved it! Great combination of Historical Literature and the Game of Thrones universe. Aidan Gillen lends his recognizable voice as Littlefinger from the show, and brings new life into the performance of the Art of War.

Aidan Gillen performs superbly as audio narrator

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