The 33 Strategies of War

The best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power discusses combat tactics as well as the intricate social game that is daily life.

The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery—three of Robert Greene's ground-breaking manuals—promote deep, timeless lessons from historical events to assist readers in defeating foes, trapping unwary victims, and rising to the top of their profession. Greene has made a significant contribution to this brutal and distinctive series with The 33 Strategies of War.

The 33 Strategies of War, which spans global civilizations, combines thousands of years of violent conflict with dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts to provide a comprehensive guide to the complex social game of daily life, all informed by the most creative and practical military concepts in warfare. Sun Tzu's The Art of War has a modern counterpart, The 33 Strategies of War, which is organized in Greene's signature manner and is the I-Ching of battle.

Each of the thirty-three chapters offers a strategy to help you win life's battles, and they are all richly illustrated with historical examples, ranging from the folly and genius of Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Shaka the Zulu to Lord Nelson, Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, movie moguls, Samurai swordsmen, and diplomats. Acquire knowledge of both offensive and defensive tactics, which will enable you to react to threats and prevent unwinnable conflicts. Offensive tactics demand you to keep the initiative and negotiate from a position of power. Prudence, agility, balance, composure, and a deep grasp that the sensible, resourceful, and intuitive always triumph over the panicky, the uncreative, and the foolish are qualities shared by the great fighters of both drawing rooms and battlefields. The 33 Strategies of War is an essential book that gives you all the psychological tools you need to break through failure patterns and take control of your situation permanently.