The: Complete Art Of War

Do not march on certain roads, do not attack certain armies, and do not besiege certain walled cities if the cost outweighs the gain.

Easy to abandon, but difficult to retreat back to.

While written for ancient warfare, the principles are actively applied today in several fields: The Complete Art of War

Negotiation strategies, settlement leverage, and courtroom preparation.

A wise general must adapt to shifting circumstances and recognize when standard rules do not apply. Do not march on certain roads, do not

Organization, grading of rank, and logistics. 2. Waging War ( The Economics of Conflict )

Maneuvering an army is difficult because you must turn the devious into the direct and misfortune into gain. Do not march on certain roads

Prolonged campaigns exhaust treasuries and morale.