The Art of War: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The Art of War runs an estimated 2.7 hours (about 1.8 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 2.7 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 6 days |
| 1 hour / day | 3 days |
| 2 hours / day | 2 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 2 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 2.7 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 97% of the self-help audiobooks we measured.
- That's 67% shorter than the average self-help audiobook (8.1 hrs across 132 titles in our dataset).
Computed from self-help audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for self-help listeners: a weekend-size listen at 2.7 hours (estimated).
About the book
The Art of War is the world’s oldest and most prestigious military treatise. Rather than focusing solely on brute force, Sun Tzu emphasizes strategy, psychology, and flexibility. It explores the philosophy of "winning without fighting" and the importance of adapting to ever-changing environments. Global Influence: Its wisdom has transcended the battlefield, becoming a "must-read" for modern leaders in business, sports, and politics. Figures from Napoleon to modern Silicon Valley CEOs have sought guidance within its pages. "All warfare is based on deception." > —— “兵者,诡道也。” "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity." > —— “乱生于治,怯生于勇。”(意译:混乱之中亦有机遇)
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Art of War as an audiobook?
The Art of War runs about 2.7 hours, our estimate from its 90 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 1.8 hours.
Is The Art of War free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
When was The Art of War first published?
The Art of War by 孙武 (Sun Tzu), Stephen F. Kaufman, Lionel Giles was first published in 1900.
