THE ART OF WAR

Summary of the Book There is much to be learnt in the battlefield. War is a constant entity in our lives, embodied in each and every type of interaction. Ceding territory to our enemies is no different from losing a business deal to our competitors. Perhaps that is why Sun Tzursquo;s teachings have become more relevant to this generation than to its predecessors. Written thousands of years ago, this tiny book carries a weight that could and should have protected mankind from its own foolishness. Sun Tzu detested open conflict, and his writing stands by his emotions. He chose to fight, run and fight again, focussing on strategies not unlike those followed in the Chinese game of Go. In stark comparison, the Westrsquo;s affinity for the rules of Chess and its relative bloodlust place it in a difficult position. Sun Tzu believed that wars were won in the planning stage, that much of the battlefield could be controlled. Know your enemy, and know yourself, he taught his men. He believed knowledge is p