Sun Tzu has 23 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 37 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.7★ across 3,025 ratings. The most-rated is The Art of War.

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The Art of War

736 ratings

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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words. Aidan Gillen - who has learned a thing or two about strategy through his roles as skilled manipulator Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Game of Thrones) and ambitious politician Tommy Carcetti (The Wire) - brilliantly performs this ancient classic. His experience in portraying insightful and, at times, cunning characters makes him a natural fit for this ancient collection of battlefield epigrams whose influence has grown tremendously in the modern world.

Public Domain (P)2015 Audible Inc.

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L'art de la guerre

18 ratings

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L'art de la guerre est le premier traité de stratégie militaire écrit au monde (VIe siècle av. J.-C). Son auteur, Sun Tzu développe des thèses originales qui s'inspirent de la philosophie chinoise ancienne. C'est l'essence de la guerre psychologique. L'ouvrage est fondé sur le principe suivant : gagner ou perdre une guerre ne se fait pas par hasard, ni par l'intervention des dieux ou des esprits. C'est une question de méthode et de stratégie. De bons principes stratégiques conduisent à la victoire, il est donc important de les étudier. Ces principes stratégiques sont appliqués au domaine militaire, mais peuvent l'être aussi à celui des affaires, de la politique ou de la société. Ce classique apparaît très actuel et moderne par ses enseignements psychologiques valables en tout temps.

© Compagnie du Savoir

Narrator: Hervé Lacroix
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
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The Strategy Collection

10 ratings

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The Art of War, The Prince, and The Book of Five Rings are three historical pieces that deal with strategy.  The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise, and each chapter within the treatise is devoted to a distinct aspect of warfare and how that applies to military strategy and tactics. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has had a profound influence on East Asian and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, and beyond.  Machiavelli composed The Prince as a practical guide for ruling an empire. Within his treatise, Machiavelli aims to provide strategies on how to govern a nation, conquest of new territories, and dealing with integration of the peoples of new territories. Machiavelli also lays out his strategy for defense, military, and the qualities a prince should have to govern properly.  The Book of Five Rings is a Japanese text that has been regarded as a treatise on the strategy for winning. The five chapters, "rings", refer to the idea that there are different elements of battle, just as there are different physical elements in life. The Book of Five Rings was known as the holy grail for samurai; it lays out strategy on how to defeat an enemy by using tactics such as throwing them off guard and creating confusion, among other techniques.

Public Domain (P)2018 Combray Media

Narrator: Kevin Kollins
Category: History, Military
Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
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The Art of War

8 ratings

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Written before Alexander the Great was born, this Chinese treatise on war has become one of the most influential works on the subject. Read widely in the east since its appearance 2,500 years ago, The Art of War first came to the west with a French Jesuit in 1782. It has been studied by generals from Napoleon to Rommel, and it is still required reading in most military academies of the world. Although it was meant to be a practical guide to warfare in the age of chariots, many corporate and government leaders have successfully applied its lessons to battles in the modern dog-eat-dog world. Sun Tzu covers all aspects of war in his time, from strategy and tactics to the proper use of terrain and spies. In this version, Sun Tzu's lessons are brought to life with commentaries from ancient Chinese history, which illustrate both the philosophy and the principles of his teachings.

Public Domain (P)2002 Tantor Media, Inc. Originally published in 1910.

Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
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The Art of War

6 ratings

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The ancient Chinese military classic that is widely admired today by both military and business strategists - in a new translation, with new notes and commentary. For more than 2,000 years, The Art of War has provided leaders with essential tactical and management advice. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone in the West for achieving success, whether on the battlefield or in business. This Everyman's Library edition features a brilliant new translation by Peter Harris. Alongside the pithy and powerful ancient text, Harris includes: Extracts from the canon of traditional Chinese commentators who have explained Sun Tzu's wisdom over the centuries Notes A bibliography A chronology of Chinese dynasties A map An illuminating introduction on the warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu and the role of The Art of War in history and today

©2007 Sun Tzu (P)2007 Sun Tzu

Narrator: Paul Zee
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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L'art de la guerre [The Art of War]

4 ratings

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Sun Tzu dit : La guerre est d’une importance vitale pour l’État. C’est le domaine de la vie et de la mort : la conservation ou la perte de l’empire en dépendent ; il est impérieux de bien le régler. Ne pas faire de sérieuses réflexions sur ce qui le concerne, c’est faire preuve d’une coupable indifférence pour la conservation ou pour la perte de ce qu’on a de plus cher, et c’est ce qu’on ne doit pas trouver parmi nous. Please note: This audiobook is in French.

Public Domain (P)2018 Bassett Publishing

Narrator: Bertie Bosredon
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
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The Art of War

3 ratings

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This is the complete text of The Art of War, one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It has also been applied to business and managerial strategies. The translation, by Lionel Giles, is considered one of the best available. This unabridged edition of The Art of War includes only the most essential translator's notes so that the words and thoughts of Sun Tzu may be easily understood.

Public Domain (P)2009 Jimcin Recordings

Narrator: Jim Roberts
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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Murder Thy Neighbor

3 ratings

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As seen on ID, these two true-crime thrillers follow a neighbors' quarrel that turns violent and cyberbullying that explodes in a double murder. Murder Thy Neighbor: Ann Hoover is a nice woman, but she's come to hate her neighbor. Roy Kirk moved in next door with plans to renovate. But as the weeks go by, his DIY construction turns to shambles. When Ann takes him to court, Kirk's retaliation will be shockingly gruesome. (With Andrew Bourelle) Murder IRL: Jenelle Potter has always been better at connecting with people through social media. With overprotective parents, she hasn't had very many options to meet people, until she links up with Billy. But her feelings for Billy are unreciprocated, causing Jenelle to start a virtual war - a war enters the real world. (With Max DiLallo)

©2020 James Patterson (P)2020 Hachette Audio

Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
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The Art of War

2 ratings

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"The Art of War," literally "The Laws of War by Master Sun" is the most famous ancient Chinese treatise, dedicated to a military strategy and policy, written by Sun Tzu. The treatise by Sun Tzu influenced crucially on a whole military art of the East. Although it is the first treatise on the military art, it includes clearly expressed common principles of strategy as well as tactics. A special place in a military theoretical literature belongs to comments on Sun Tzu, the earliest of which appeared in the Han era (206-220 AD), and the new ones are still being created... The traditional story of Lao-Tzu is that he was a 6th-century B.C.E. philosopher and teacher in China. Indeed, his very name means 'Old Master.' Lao-Tzu was a keeper of records for the Zhou Dynasty while he also taught philosophy to any who would listen. One of these, purportedly, was the giant of Chinese philosophy, Confucius, who in his own writings speaks of meeting with Lao-Tzu. "The Art of War" is divided into 13 chapters: Laying Plans, Waging War, Attack by Stratagem, Tactical Dispositions, Use of Energy, Weak Points and Strong, Maneuvering an Army, Variation of Tactics, The Army on the March, Classification of Terrain, The Nine Situations, Attack by Fire, Use of Spies.

©2020 Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing (P)2020 Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Narrator: Kenneth Elliot
Author: Sun Tzu
Category: History, Military
Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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The Art of War

1 rating

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The Art of War dates back to the fifth century BC, and is an ancient Chinese military handbook. Attributed to the intelligent military strategist Sun Tzu, the title of the work is Master Sun's Rules of Warfare when literally translated from Chinese. The book contains 13 chapters, each of which are dedicated to a single aspect of warfare strategy. Emperor Shenzong of Song deemed it the most important of China's Seven Military Classics in 1080 and it is still one of the most influential strategy texts in East Asia. Leaders such as Mao Zedong, General Douglas MacArthur, and General Vo Nguyen Giap are said to have drawn inspiration from Sun Tzu's famous work.

Public Domain (P)2016 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Narrator: Mel Foster
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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The Art of War

1 rating

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The Art of War, compiled by Sun Tzu in the sixth century BC, is the world's oldest surviving military treatise. Long revered as the definitive guide to strategy and tactics on the battlefield, its timeless wisdom is now being applied in the boardroom, on the playing field, and everywhere challenges must be faced. Required reading for US Marine commandants, The Art of War has inspired generals from Douglas MacArthur to Norman Schwazkopf. But it has also been used by top executives, sports coaches, political strategists, lawyers, salesmen, and Survivor contestants. Whatever your arena, The Art of War will help you overcome every obstacle along the path to success.

Public Domain (P)2016 Best Success Books

Narrator: Charles Conrad
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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The Prisoner of Castillac

1 rating

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Virtually no one in the village of Castillac holds out any hope. It has been seven years, after all. Seven years since the popular, mischievous Valerie Boutillier disappeared without a trace. The exertions of the gendarmes, led by Chief Dufort, yielded almost no clues, and his failure to solve the case had been one of the main reasons he quit the force. But then a shred of evidence appears. It might be nothing. But Molly Sutton isn't afraid to grab hold of it and take it as far as she can. Will a shred be enough? And if Valerie is still alive, how will Molly and Ben ever find her in time?

©2015 Nell Goddin (P)2016 Nell Goddin

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The Art of War

1 rating

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Sun Tzu on The Art of War The oldest military treatise in the world Translated by Lionel Giles. Narrated by Denis Daly. Although the historicity of Sun Tzu is today in dispute, his short treatise on the art of war has remained a preeminent classic of military philosophy and practice. In this small audiobook, the author describes in trenchant detail the approach and methods required for success in any combative endeavor. The principles he enunciates have been widely applied not only by leaders in the military but also in business, politics, sports, and education.

Public Domain (P)2017 Voices of Today

Narrator: Denis Daly
Category: History, Military
Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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El arte de la guerra

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Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. La obra del general Sun Tzu no es únicamente un libro de práctica militar, sino un tratado que enseña la estrategia suprema de aplicar con sabiduría el conocimiento de la naturaleza humana en los momentos de confrontación. No es por tanto, un libro sobre la guerra: es una obra para comprender las raíces de un conflicto y buscar una solución. Sun Tzu fue un grandioso estratega militar chino, nacido entre el periodo 722-481 a. C. Sun Tzu sirvió como general y filósofo para el estado WU, con sus obras escritas en bambú planteó la base del adoctrinamiento militar de toda Asia Oriental e influyó en las culturas occidentales en aspectos tales como los negocios, los deportes, la política y la guerra.

©2020 SAGA Egmont (P)2020 SAGA Egmont

Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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The Art of War

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Thought to have been written over 3,000 years ago, this missive has been included as a course of study in the US Marine Corps and military academies. These precepts have destroyed nations and built business empires. An executive, a general, a congressman, a businessperson, a student, or anybody just wanting to get ahead should pay heed to this missive. A female voice gives this text new meaning.

Public Domain (P)2015 Audio Books by Mike Vendetti

Narrator: Marlon Braccia
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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The Art of War

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The Art of War may be an old book, but there is a reason why it is still considered a must-read for today's business warriors. Sun Tzu uses short, powerful sentences to drive home his point - and his observations on military strategy are as impressive today as they were in the past! PLEASE NOTE: when you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©public domain (P)2020 Bäng Management & Verlags GmbH & Co. KG

Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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The Art of War

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The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the fifth century BCE). The work, attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu (Sunzi), comprises thirteen chapters, each devoted to an aspect of warfare and its application to military tactics and strategy. It contains a detailed analysis of the Chinese military, from weapons and strategy to rank and discipline as well as the importance of intelligence and espionage in war. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy manual in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond. The first annotated English translation was published by Lionel Giles in 1910.

Public Domain (P)2019 Woodkeep Audio

Narrator: Glen Reed
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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Sh!t Sun Tzu Said: Classic Warfare for the Modern Mind

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Sun Tzu was a famous Chinese general whose mastery of strategy was so exceptional that he reportedly transformed 180 courtesans into skilled soldiers in a single training session. While that episode was likely exaggerated, historians agree that Sun Tzu defeated the Ch’u, Qi, and Chin states for King Ho-Lu, forging his empire. In 510 BC, Master Tzu recorded his winning strategies in The Art of War, the earliest surviving and most revered tome of its kind. With methods so powerful they can conquer an adversary’s spirit, you can use Master Tzu’s strategies to overcome any challenge, from warfare to self-defense to business negotiations. This book starts with the classic 1910 translation of The Art of War, adds modern and historical insight, and demonstrates how to put the master’s timeless wisdom to use in your everyday life. In this fashion, The Art of War becomes accessible for the modern mind, simultaneously entertaining, enlightening, and practical.

©2020 Kris Wilder, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is public domain. (P)2020 Kris Wilder

Narrator: Dorsey Jackson
Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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El Arte De La Guerra [The Art of War]

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El Arte de la Guerra es uno de los mejores libros de estrategia de la historia. Este manual milenario fue elaborado por el estratega chino Sun Tzu, e inspiró a otros grandes estrategas como Napoleón o Maquiavelo. Imprescindible lectura para empresarios y emprendedores, y recomendado para todos. The Art of War is one of the best strategy books in history. This book was written 2,000 years ago by the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu, and it inspired other great strategists as Napoleon or Machiavelli. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Public Domain (P)2008 ESCUCHALIBROS SLNE

Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Philosophie pour tous : 100 citations de Sun Tzu

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Sun Tzu : un nom qui a traversé les siècles. Général, stratège, et philosophe, on lui doit le plus célèbre traité militaire de tous les temps : l'Art de la Guerre. Sa pensée a inspiré les plus grandes figures militaires, du général au dictateur, mais aussi de nombreux domaines comme l'entreprenariat, la stratégie commerciale, le contrôle des foules ou la communication politique. Nous avons sélectionné 100 citations parmi les plus influentes et efficaces de l'Art de la Guerre. Elles vous familiariseront avec une des plus grandes œuvres stratégiques de l'Histoire, tout en étant applicables au quotidien, dans les relations interpersonnelles ou les affaires.

©Domaine public (P)2016 Compagnie du Savoir

Narrator: Élodie Huber
Author: Sun Tzu
Length: 23 mins
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