The Art of War - Book Set (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Comprehensive Guide to Military Strategy and Leadership Across AgesBy Napoleon Bonaparte, Ernesto Che Guevara, US Marine Corps, Sun Tzu, Wu Qi, Confucius, Niccolò Machiavelli, Ardant du Picq, Kautilya, Carl von Clausewitz, Publius Vegetius Renatus, Sextus Julius Frontinus
Length113h 12m
About this audiobook
The Art of War - Book Set gathers a formidable continuum of strategic thought, ranging from ancient statecraft and battlefield aphorism to modern revolutionary doctrine and institutional military instruction. Its styles are strikingly varied: terse maxims, philosophical dialogues, administrative manuals, campaign reflections, and theoretical analyses. Together, these works illuminate war not merely as combat, but as politics, psychology, logistics, ethics, deception, and governance, situating martial writing within a long global literary and historical tradition. The contributors span empires, republics, courts, armies, and insurgencies: Chinese sages and generals, Roman tacticians, Indian political theorists, Renaissance diplomats, Napoleonic and Clausewitzian strategists, modern military institutions, and revolutionary leaders. Their collective presence reflects major traditions in military, political, and moral philosophy, from classical realism to Enlightenment analysis and twentieth-century guerrilla praxis. Read together, these voices reveal how cultures have repeatedly reimagined command, discipline, legitimacy, and victory. This volume is ideal for readers seeking a concentrated education in the language of power and conflict. It offers a rare opportunity to compare civilizations, doctrines, and literary forms within one collection, fostering a dialogue across centuries about strategy, leadership, and human nature.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length113 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Art of War - Book Set (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Book of War (Wu Qi)
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6INTRODUCTION
7I THE GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY
8II ESTIMATION OF THE ENEMY
9II CONTROL OF THE ARMY
10IV QUALITIES OF THE GENERAL
11V SUITING THE OCCASION
12VI ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE TROOPS
13The Art of War (Sun Tzu)
14ORIGINAL TEXT
15COMMENTED TEXT (pt. 1)
16COMMENTED TEXT (pt. 2)
17COMMENTED TEXT (pt. 3)
18The Analects: The Book of Leadership (Confucius)
19Book I. Hsio R.
20Book II. Wei Chang.
21Book III. Pa Yih.
22Book IV. Le Jin.
23Book V. Kung-ye Ch'ang.
24Book VI. Yung Yey.
25Book VII. Shu R.
26Book VIII. T'ai-po.
27Book IX. TSZE HAN.
28Book X. Heang Tang.
29Book XI. Hsien Tsin.
30Book XII. Yen Yuan.
31Book XIII. Tsze-lu.
32Book XIV. Hsien Wan.
33Book XV. Wei Ling Kung.
34Book XVI. Ke She.
35Book XVII. Yang Ho.
36Book XVIII. Wei Tsze.
37Book XIX. Tsze-chang.
38Book XX. Yao Yueh.
39Arthashastra: The Ancient Indian Book on Wisdom and Strategy (Kautilya)
40Book I, "Concerning Discipline"
41Book II, "The Duties of Government Superintendents" (pt. 1)
42Book II, "The Duties of Government Superintendents" (pt. 2)
43Book III, "Concerning Law"
44Book IV, "The Removal of Thorns"
45Book V, "The Conduct of Courtiers"
46Book VI, "The Source of Sovereign States"
47Book VII, "The End of the Six-Fold Policy"
48Book VIII, "Concerning Vices and Calamities"
49Book IX, "The Work of an Invader"
50Book X, "Relating to War"
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