The Thirty-six Strategies Of Ancient China

This book is a tough read but it’s well worth the time invested. It makes a splendid companion piece to Sun Tzu’s Art of War. I recommend reading each story carefully and then highlighting the Protagonist and key words, and phrases then re-reading it. The heavy use of Chinese names make it a bit challenging at first to those who are not familiar with Chinese language. But you’ll gain a deep insight into Guerilla Warfare as it’s practiced in Ancient China and have a much deeper understanding of the Deviousness of the Mindset at work.

Verstapen deserve much more recognition for his solid works on Asia in general.This man knows what he speak, The best adaptation of this ancient strategies I came across.But not only this, he added some other anedoctes,stories and proverbs from Japan and China you probably will not find elsewhere.Buy all his books,do to yourself this favour

I think this is a great book to read together with the Art of War. It provide real historic examples of the concepts in Sunzi's Art of War applied in warfare.

36 stratagems works as an methodology to present problem solving skills. Good insight, however I felt it would better to add in Chinese pinyin to enhance the experience for readers.

Interesting enough...Still working on reading, and comprehending it.Not sure the substance of the book is all that enlightening, or thorough, for that matter.It would be nice to have a copy of this book ammended, in order to have more enlightening remarks on each tactic....and etc.

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These writings seem to be selected from Sun-tzu, Sun Bin, and Zhuge Liang; arguably some of the most brilliant military strategists in world history. The descriptions are clear and the examples germain. This book would be of value to anyone who would like to think "outside the box" for a while.

Excellent. Art of war meets The Prince. Reading this book is essential for business. You will be glad you did.