Sun-Tzu, Lionel Giles, James Clavell - The Art of War

Pros: Outstanding advice

Cons: Difficult to read this book - does not read like fiction or a textbook.

The Bottom Line: This is one of the better books you can get regarding strategy, whether war or otherwise.

Review: A lot of people have argued on Epinions whether or not this book is a quality read from a business perspective. I would reply that since it is required reading in many business schools, it must be a quality read from a business perspective. My personal ...

Pros: anchient text having practical applications in the modern business world

Cons: having to look in the index to learn about generals and others that are mentioned

Review: This book has the possibility of being the most destructive piece of literature i have ever read. This book was written in anchient China as a book on how to wage warfare on waring states. The book does include many a passage about historical weapons and...