Table of Contents
Foreword to the Second Edition x
The Lesson of the Concubines xii
Introduction xv
Part 1 New Translation of The Art of War with Manager's Commentary
Chapter 1 Laying Plans 3
Thoroughly Assess Conditions 4
Compare Attribute 7
Look for Strategic Turns 9
Chapter 2 Waging War 13
Marshal Adequate Resources 14
Make Time Your Ally 16
Everyone Must Profit from Victories 18
Know Your Craft 21
Chapter 3 Attack by Stratagem 24
Win Without Fighting 25
Strength Against Weakness-Always 27
Beware of "High-Level Dumb" 30
Obey Fundamental Principles 32
Chapter 4 Disposition of Military Strength 36
Be Invincible 37
Attain Strategic Superiority 39
Use Information to Focus Resources 42
Chapter 5 Use of Energy 45
Build a Sound Organization Structure 46
Apply Extraordinary Force 48
Coordinate Momentum and Timing 51
Chapter 6 Weakness and Strength 54
Take the Initiative 55
Plan Surprise 58
Gain Relative Superiority 60
Seek Knowledge 63
Be Flexible 65
Chapter 7 Maneuvering 68
Maneuver to Gain the Advantage 69
Achieve the Critical Mass 71
Deceive Your Competitor 74
Develop Effective Internal Communications 76
Gain the Mental Advantage 79
Chapter 8 Variation of Tactics 82
Consider Tactical Options 83
Prepare Adequate Defenses 86
Avoid the Faults of Leadership 89
Chapter 9 On the March 92
Occupy Strong Natural Positions 93
Always Seek the High Ground 95
Make an Estimate of the Situation 97
Discipline Can Build Allegiance 102
Chapter 10 Terrain 105
Know Your Battlefield 106
Obey the Laws of Leadership 109
Fight Only the Battles You Can Win 111
Know Yourself; Know Your Opponent 114
Chapter 11 The Nine Varieties of Ground 117
Choose a Favorable Battleground 118
Shape Your Opponent's Strategy 121
Make Victory the Only Option 123
Plan Coordinated Efforts 125
Press the Attack 128
Learn Winning Ways 130
Chapter 12 Attack by Fire 134
Be Disruptive and Intrusive 135
Consolidate Your Gains 138
Exercise Restraint 140
Chapter 13 Employment of Secret Agents 143
Invest in Intelligence Resources 144
Establish an Active Intelligence System 147
Practice Counterintelligence 149
Part 2 Applying Sun Tzu's Wisdom
Practical Applications 155
Outline of Key Concepts 179
Notes 191
Bibliography 195
Translator's Bibliography 196
Index 198
About the Authors 203
