Alexander the Great's art of strategy: the timeless leadership lessons of history's greatest empire builder
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TextPublication details: Haryana Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd. 2004 Description: 301 pISBN: 9780143031970Subject(s): Strategic planning | Leadership | Command of troopsDDC classification: 658.4012 Summary: About the Book
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was arguably the greatest militarystrategist, tactician and ruler in world history. By the time of his death, agedthirty-three, his armies had conquered virtually the entire known world, fromthe shores of the Mediterranean to the foothills of India. His achievements haveinspired and influenced a great number of past and current military, politicaland business leaders. This book provides the wisdom and secrets of this greatempire builder, demonstrating how they can be applied to conquer today'schallenges. Blending insights from his years of business experience with hislifelong study of Alexander, Alexander The Great's Art Of Strategy interweaves a gripping biography withcompelling analyses of the strategies, tactics and leadership approaches ofsuccessful institutions - including Dell, GE, Honda, IKEA, the Harvard LawSchool, and the East India Company - and individuals, such as Elizabeth I,Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bernard Montgomery,Gandhi, Jack Welch and Lou Gerstner.
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About the Book
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was arguably the greatest militarystrategist, tactician and ruler in world history. By the time of his death, agedthirty-three, his armies had conquered virtually the entire known world, fromthe shores of the Mediterranean to the foothills of India. His achievements haveinspired and influenced a great number of past and current military, politicaland business leaders. This book provides the wisdom and secrets of this greatempire builder, demonstrating how they can be applied to conquer today'schallenges. Blending insights from his years of business experience with hislifelong study of Alexander, Alexander The Great's Art Of Strategy interweaves a gripping biography withcompelling analyses of the strategies, tactics and leadership approaches ofsuccessful institutions - including Dell, GE, Honda, IKEA, the Harvard LawSchool, and the East India Company - and individuals, such as Elizabeth I,Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bernard Montgomery,Gandhi, Jack Welch and Lou Gerstner.
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