Sun Tzu better watch his back'' New York Magazine''An Art of War-style book of tough guy maxims to live by'' Evening StandardSpanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The Concise 33 Strategies of War is the I-Ching of conflict, distilling Robert Greene''s global bestseller into the essential, accessible rules of engagement. Illustrated with examples from history, from powerful world leaders like Napoleon and Margaret Thatcher, to Shaka the Zulu and Hannibal, each of the thirty-three chapters outlines a strategy to help you win life''s wars. Learn proactive methods that require you to maintain initiative and negotiate from positions of strength, or defensive strategies that allow you to respond to dangerous situations and avoid unwinnable wars.Packed with indispensable, bite-sized advice, The Concise 33 Strategies of War provides you with all the advice you need to gain and maintain the upper hand.