Lure the Tiger Out of the Mountains: How to Apply the 36 Stratagems of Ancient China to the Modern World

by YuanGao (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $3.26

  This book interprets and applies the secrets of ancient Chinese wisdom to the complexities and problems of modern life. Whether you are interested in understanding the dynamics of history, politics, business or human relationships, or in furthering your career, these 36 stratagems could be of relevant and practical use in your life today. The 36 stratagems teach a way of thinking that was perfected by the Chinese over five millennia of wars, coups, court intrigue and economic turmoil and in this book Gao Yuan uncovers their origins and explores their effectiveness in contemporary situations ranging from the battlefield to the boardroom. From ambushes during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms to the psychology of international trade, this book weaves tales from ancient China and the modern world to reveal how the strategies of the East can sharpen minds in the West.

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $11.85

  Interpreting and applying the secrets of ancient Chinese wisdom to the complexities and problems of modern life, this book reveals 36 stratagems which could be of relevant and practical use in personal or business life. The stratagems teach a way of thinking that was perfected by the Chinese over five millennia of wars, coups, court intrigue and economic turmoil. Gao Yuan discusses their origins and explores their effectiveness in contemporary situations ranging from the battlefield to the boardroom. From ambushes during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms to the psychology of international trade, this book weaves tales from ancient China and the modern world to reveal how the strategies of the East can sharpen minds in the West.