by Joe Queenan
First published 2023
Joe Queenan takes on the challenge of making Sun Tzu's ancient military treatise accessible to contemporary readers who lack time for lengthy study. The humorist strips away centuries of commentary to present the core principles that have guided military commanders and business executives for over two millennia. Queenan maintains a completely serious approach to the classical text, offering no hint of irony as he transforms complex strategic concepts into digestible lessons. Keith Bendis contributes focused illustrations that direct readers to the most important elements of each teaching. The book serves modern strategists who need quick access to proven wisdom about leadership, competition, and tactical thinking. Queenan's condensed version preserves the practical value that has made Sun Tzu's work endure across cultures and centuries, delivering ancient insights in a format that fits today's accelerated pace of decision making.
Genres: history, art, business, military-fiction, non-fiction
Vibes: informative, serious, thought-provoking
Tropes: condensed-classic, practical-wisdom
Period: Ancient, Contemporary
65 pages · Kindle Edition · Fantagraphics