The core work
Three substantial illustrated studies: Machiavelli's The Prince, Sun Tzu's The Art of War, and the ancient Chinese 36 Stratagems.
Machiavelli · 8 parts
Eight illustrated lessons on power, judgement and political reality.
Niccolò Machiavelli
When discussing whether it is better to be feared or loved, Machiavelli talks of two great military leaders: the Roman General Scipio Africanus and the...
Sun Tzu · 13 parts
A complete thirteen-part reading of the enduring classic of strategy.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu said: What enables the wise sovereign and the good general to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men, is...
Ancient Chinese strategy · 1 article
Thirty-six strategies of deception, initiative and indirect action, grounded in historical examples.
36 Stratagems
The 36 Stratagems are a list of ancient military stratagems that have been used by many successful individuals throughout history. This article and video...