About the book: 2001 / Publisher's abstract: The book is devoted to a little-studied problem of the art of war - military cunning. Its use in wars, battles and battles from antiquity to the present day is examined. Using specific historical examples, the secrets of achieving victory with the least expenditure of effort, time and money are revealed. The universal significance of the principles, methods and techniques characteristic of military cunning for solving particularly complex and responsible management problems in high-risk situations is shown. Extracts from the works of military science theorists and prominent military leaders are provided. For students of military educational institutions, command staff of military units, scientists and specialists studying management problems, for managers making responsible decisions in the public-political, financial and business spheres. Of interest to a wide range of readers.