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The edition I read had the original 30 pages in front and then about 120 pages in the back that had commentary. So maybe this is like that?
EDIT: Here's an example of what I was talking about, but the one pictured is not like that.
It's actually a quote from "Rules for Radicals". It's a must read for just about any politician worth his or her salt. It's basically a political warfare manual. Read that, "The Prince", "On War" and "The art of war" and you will have a pretty good understanding of what they are actually doing up there. There are several other books I'd recommend if you really want an understanding, but those are a good start.
First and foremost, 48 Laws of Power. It will show you 100+ ways other people have tried and where they failed and succeeded. It's a great introduction. Get this first.
A lot for these are free on gutenberg.org
Meditations - On being ethical and virtuous in a position of power.
33 strategies of war - A great companion to the 48 laws.
Art of war - Ancient Chinese text on war and power. All but covered in 48 laws.
Hagakure - Japanese text on war and power. All but covered in 48 laws.
On war - Military strategy from Napoleonic era. All but covered in 48 laws.
Rise of Theodore Roosevelt - Amazing book.
Seeking Wisdom from Darwin to Munger - Abstract thought models and logic patterns of highly successful people.
The Obstacle is the Way - Not labeled a book on power, more like thriving during struggle, which is important to a leader.
Machiavelli: The Prince - Pretty much the opposite of meditations. All but covered in 48 laws.
Also, here's a good TED talk on why power/civics is important to study: http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_liu_why_ordinary_people_need_to_understand_power?language=en
If you've gone over these and want something more specialized, I can probably help.
Are you planning on taking us over with force or charm?
Really it's going to boil down to which translation you prefer. Some will prefer a more literal translation, others will prefer a more idiomatic one. Lionel Giles's 1910 translation is still a classic, and it's the cheapest version on Amazon and is readily available online. Look at the versions below:
> 孫子曰：兵者，國之大事，死生之地，存亡之道，不可不察也。故經之以五事，校之以計，而索其情：一曰道，二曰天，三曰地，四曰將，五曰法。
"Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State.
2. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
3. The art of war, then, is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one's deliberations, when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field.
4. These are: (1) The Moral Law; (2) Heaven; (3) Earth; (4) The Commander; (5) Method and discipline."
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Compare with Ralph Sawyer's 1988 translation of the same passage:
“Sun-tzu said: Warfare is the greatest affair of state, the basis of life and death, the Way (Tao) to survival or extinction. It must be thoroughly pondered and analyzed.
“Therefore, structure it according to [the following] five factors, evaluate it comparatively through estimations, and seek out its true nature. The first is termed the Tao, the second Heaven, the third Earth, the fourth generals, and the fifth the laws [for military organization and discipline].”
Ok, you asked FOR IT ;). Although I'm not sure it's the right one. Mine has around 300 pages. Just look for it.
A lot of people consciously/subconsciously want an excuse to exploit other people, and the easiest way is often to think of them as objects not people.
For sex:
For power:
For conquest:
For meaning:
For varying personal reasons:
You can buy it on Amazon for $4: https://www.amazon.com/Art-War-Sun-Tzu/dp/1599869772/
This is wonderful thank you!
Highly recommended from my own bookshelves, in no particular order
Emerson's Self Reliance and On Intelligence (for starters)
Joseph Campbell's Power of Myth
John Bridges' How To Be A Gentleman
If you're going into business: Sun Tzu's The Art of War
Jean Jacque Rousseau's The Social Contract
These are all non-fiction reads that are meant to build character. Most fiction is meant to engender culture in their readers or inspire philosophical reflection. Non-Fiction is typically more instructional.
These two come to mind:
The Art of War
http://www.amazon.com/Art-War-Sun-Tzu/dp/1599869772?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236274048&sr=8-1
The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One
http://www.amazon.com/The-Renaissance-Soul-Design-Passions/dp/0767920880
Not a book, but I suggest you listen or watch Henry Rollin's stand up. The man has such a magnetic personality and so much youth like energy. When you listen to him you can't help but feel inspired, happy and energetic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkENJbzqCOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJVEbvVDk7s