33 Strategies of War

Each chapter is an analogy for a strategy aimed at solving a specific problem faced by anyone, including fighting with an unmotivated army behind you, wasting energy fighting on too many fronts at once, experiencing the awe of friction, the contradiction between plans and reality, entering situations you cannot escape from, and yet it is best that you read all the strategies, understand them, and allow them to become part of your mental arsenal. Many of these strategies are worth exploring for defensive purposes and to make yourself aware of what the other party might be planning.