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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.