Hannibal and Me: What History's Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure - Couverture rigide

Kluth, Andreas

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ISBN 10 : 1594488126 ISBN 13 : 9781594488122

Editeur : Riverhead Hardcover, 2012

Synopsis

Book by Kluth Andreas

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A dynamic and exciting way to understand success and failure, through the life of Hannibal, one of history's greatest generals.

The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 B.C.E., is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his opponents made-on the battlefield and elsewhere in life-offer lessons about responding to our victories and our defeats that are as relevant today as they were more than 2,000 years ago. A big new idea book inspired by ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores the truths behind triumph and disaster in our lives by examining the decisions made by Hannibal and others, including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton, and Paul Cézanne-men and women who learned from their mistakes.

By showing why some people overcome failure and others succumb to it, and why some fall victim to success while others thrive on it, Hannibal and Me demonstrates how to recognize the seeds of success within our own failures and the threats of failure hidden in our successes. The result is a page-turning adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior. This is essential reading for anyone who seeks to transform misfortune into success at work, at home, and in life.

Revue de presse :

“Charming and fascinating”
—The Wall Street Journal

"What makes or breaks a book like this, with its uncommon structure and sometimes lofty subject matter, is the storytelling, and this book is one of the best in that regard that I have read in a long time."
—Jack Covert, 800ceoread.com

“Fight any urge to dismiss Hannibal and Me as boys-only self help. True, the book comes complete with warriors, military strategies, elephants, golf, and a seductress, but this book is a serious and fascinating exploration of issues many of us grapple with on a daily basis. Highly recommended.”
—New York Journal of Books

“A study of the ephemeral nature of power that grapples, often very effectively, with the meaning of true happiness...Hannibal and Me is a rare blend of military strategy and emotional intelligence that offers a more mature solution for winning life's battles.”
—Kirkus

"[Hannibal and Me's] fresh perspective, drawing on the life of a warrior who lived more than two millennia ago, gives is a fresh appeal." 
—Booklist

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Riverhead Hardcover
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1594488126
• ISBN 13: 9781594488122
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 336