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36 Stratagems. The Chinese Art of Deceit and Laying Plans

(2017) A best-selling vision of the Thirty-six stratagems with introduction by Andrzej Sapkowski, creator of the Witcher saga. The book received wide critical acclaim from military specialists in Poland. Approx. 30 thousand copies sold in Poland since 2017.

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36計 華人的計謀藝術

由巫師傳奇的創造者 Andrzej Sapkowski 介紹的三十六計的暢銷願景。 這本書獲得了波蘭軍事專家的最高認可

Forces of Psychohistory

An extensive study of the patterns of history. The book is a training tool for recognizing patterns of power throughout history. This treasury of practical examples serves as an almanac of tricks and deceit used to destroy countries, empires and civilizations.

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天下大勢

對歷史模式以及帝國和文明如何創建以及它們如何衰落的廣泛研究。

Ancient Chinese Wisdom

A collection of 81 beautiful and meaningful adages, poems, excerpts from ancient literature. They explain the most important aspects of Chinese civilization. A collection of illustrations (calligraphy, drawings, maps, photos), historical recounts and info-frames make this book a must for any fan of China's philosophy and culture.

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中國典籍中的智慧

81個優美而有意義的句子，解釋了中華文化最重要的特色。大量插圖、歷史敘述和細節，是中國哲學和文化愛好者必讀之書。

Dao of the Wandering Advisors

A beautifully designed collection of hand-picked adages, maxims and passages from ancient Chinese texts. They explain Chinese philosophy, civilization and their creators, the so-called wandering advisers. The book introduces philosophers, their ideas and the most important pivotal moments of the Chinese civilization.

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游說之道

精選詮釋中國哲學、文明格言和段落的精美合集，介紹了哲學家、其思想以及中華文明最重要的關鍵時刻。

Stories of Ancient China

A collection of 81 Chinese fables, legends and mythology stories. From these interpretations, the reader can understand the most important and interesting traditions and cultural diversities of China. The book is beautifully illustrated with calligraphy, drawings and photographs.

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中國古代的精彩故事

匯集了81個中國寓言、傳說和神話。 這些故事解釋了中國傳統和文化多樣性的精髓。 這本書用書法和圖畫進行了精美的插圖。

China. The pulsating Cradle of Civilization

A composition on the history of China told through historical accounts, famous adages and maxims. The book is accentuated with maps, illustrations and pieces of calligraphy. Recommended by Poland's most renown expert on China, professor and ambassador Bogdan Góralczyk.

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中華. 了解帝國

由最有意義的歷史記載、金句和格言組成的中國歷史觀。這本書由波蘭最著名的中國專家暨前駐華大使博格丹・戈拉爾奇克教授推薦，其中包含大量地圖、插畫和書法作品。

Sun Tzu and his Art of War. Philosophy and practice of influencing the course of events

A new, visionary translation of the famous treatise, The Art of War by Sun Zi (Sun Tzu). Apart from the stylized translation the book contains over 30 essays on the nature of war and conflict. The essays are written by Poland's recognized experts on psychology, language, politics, including a former director of Poland's National Security Office among them.

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孫子與孫子兵法・影響事件進程的哲學和實踐

《孫子兵法》富有高度的全新譯本。除了有系統的翻譯外，還收錄了逾30篇關於戰爭和衝突的文章，由波蘭享有盛名的心理學、語言、政治專家撰寫，其一為波蘭國家安全辦公室前主任。

The Art of War. Visions of war in the East and West

A popular edition of the author's translation of The Art of War. It contains 16 essays which help to understand the nature and principles of conflicts. Among the coauthors include a former commander of Poland's Army, and a commander of Polish Special Forces unit, GROM.

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孫子兵法

孫子 (孫祖) 著名的《孫子兵法》的新譯本。 除了程式化的翻譯外，這本書還包含 30 多篇關於戰爭和衝突性質的文章，由波蘭著名的心理學、語言、政治專家撰寫。

Patterns of the Geopolitical Grand Game. Our Future in Times of Uncertainty

A carefully composed set of analyses which show examples on how war and geopolitical struggles are managed by empires of the past and present. The book's motto is ‘energy is everything’ and the four pillars of wisdom contained are: accountability, survival, developing instruments of influence and predictability.

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地緣政治的大博弈模式—我們在不確定時代的未來

本書的主旨是「能量就是一切」，其中包含的四大智慧支柱是：問責制(accountability)、生存(survival)、影響力工具(instruments of influence)與可預測性(predictability)。

Geopolitical calendar for the year 2025

Each month comes with a clever adage which help to understand how empires think and act. The author’s commentary suggest some ideas to ponder over: human nature, civilization and war.

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地緣政治學日曆,2025

Patterns for Victory #1

A set of carefully picked examples of military action. The historical events are scrutinized through the scope of modern military art. The result is an unique package of knowledge and understanding how to orchestrate a military victory. This book is a co-authorship with a former high ranking officer and operational planner of the Polish special forces unit GROM.

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百勝之道。 戰場上的欺騙、計劃和即興創作

一組精心挑選的軍事行動的例子。靠現代和古代軍事藝術的範圍,對歷史戰役進行了仔細研究。本書是一個獨特例子集. 它們會幫你了解如何策劃軍事勝利的理解。本書是與波蘭特種部隊GROM的一名前高級軍官和行動規劃師合寫的。

Patterns for Victory vol. 2

Second set of carefully picked examples of military action. The historical events are scrutinized through the scope of modern military art. The result is an unique package of knowledge and understanding how to orchestrate a military victory. This book is a co-authorship with a former high ranking officer and operational planner of the Polish special forces unit GROM.

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百勝之道。 戰場上的欺騙、計劃和即興創作

第二組精心挑選的軍事行動實例。通過現代軍事藝術的視角來審視歷史事件。其結果是一套獨特的知識，以及對如何策劃軍事勝利的理解。本書是與波蘭特種部隊 GROM 的前高級軍官和行動規劃師合著的。

A State's Survival. China's Grand Strategy to Obliterate the West and the US

An in-depth study of the strengths and weaknesses of the two superpowers destined to collide. This book is designed to explain Beijing's grand strategy and the back-end of the design, which consist of the ancient strategy and the recent "Unrestricted warfare" theory.

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國之存亡 (上冊: 臺灣)

深入研究兩個註定要碰撞的超級大國的優勢和劣勢。本書旨在闡釋中國政府的大戰略以及由古代戰略和近代 “無限制戰爭 ”理論構成的後端設計。

Portraits of Taiwan's Aboriginal Persons

This is a set of 18 A3-size printouts of portrait photography. Three of them signed. All of them emanate positive energy of the joyful mood of harvest festivals and other ceremonies.

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Us or Them 2: Israel in the Middle East

All there is to understand on the endemic wars in the Middle East. The main topic is to show the forces that shape the fate of Israel and its people.

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國之存亡 (下冊: 以色列)

了解中東地區地方性戰爭的一切。主要議題是展示影響以色列及其人民命運的各種力量。

Songs of Distant Tribes

(To be published in April 2023) A beautiful photo album collection of portraits of Taiwan’s native aboriginal people. Their joyful portraits tell stories which help us to understand old and modern Taiwan. Interviews reveal the hopes and aspirations from the younger generation while the older generation reveal their most significant events in their lives.

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遙遠部落之曲

一本美麗的相冊，收集了臺灣原住民的肖像。他們歡快的畫像講述了一些故事，幫助我們了解古老和現代的臺灣。訪談揭示了來自年輕一代的希望和願望，而老一代則揭示了他們生活中最重要的事件。

Principles of Security Threat Management

A comprehensive dive into psychology of threats on all levels, personal, institutional, and military. A collection of case studies in which the author analyzes correct and incorrect strategies for prevention, planning and deescalation. A must-read for any professional decision-maker in the field of security.

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安全威脅處理原則

全面深入探討個人、機構和軍事各個層面的威脅心理。 一系列案例研究，作者分析了預防、規劃和降級的正確和錯誤策略。 安全領域任何專業決策者的必讀之作。

Taiwan. The Beautiful Island in the Eye of Typhoon

All you need to know about Taiwan and the island's customs, history, and inhabitants' greatest stories. The book contains 12 interviews with prominent public figures, dozens of photos and hundreds of rare gems of knowledge on Taiwan's history, society and everyday life.

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颱風眼中之美麗島

您需要了解的有關台灣和島上的習俗、歷史和居民最偉大的故事的一切。該書收錄了12位著名公眾人物的訪談、數十張照片以及數百條關於台灣歷史、社會和日常生活的珍貴知識。

Feudalism in Everything But Name

Hierarchies are prevalent in the animal world and in the activity of large powers and empires. This book is a re-conceptualized world-system theory, devoid of niceties and sweet sounding words.

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名存實亡之外的封建主義

等級制度在動物世界以及大國和帝國的活動中普遍存在。這本書是一種重新概念化的世界體系理論，沒有任何花言巧語和甜言蜜語。

Depths We Need To Climb Up To

An extensive collection of hand-picked maxims and remarks by most brilliant people of human history. All of them are accompanied by remarks which help the reader to apply the wisdom of the past to their present-day vision of the world. One of background themes are that paradoxes are best descriptions of human nature and Lao Tsu's "An acme of wisdom appears as lunacy". Example: ‘Generals should be kept as far away from battlefields as possible’.

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我們需要攀登的深度

人類歷史上最傑出人物精心挑選的格言和言論的廣泛集合。 所有這些都附有評論，幫助讀者將過去的智慧應用到當今的世界視野中。 背景主題之一是，悖論是對人性的最好描述，以及老子的“智慧之極顯現為瘋狂”。 例如：“將軍應盡可能遠離戰場”。

Patterns for Victory #3

The third set of carefully picked examples of military action. The historical events are scrutinized through the scope of modern military art. The result is an unique package of knowledge and understanding how to orchestrate a military victory. This book is a co-authorship with a former high ranking officer and operational planner of the Polish special forces unit GROM.

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百勝之道。 戰場上的欺騙、計劃和即興創作

第三組精心挑選的軍事行動實例。通過現代軍事藝術的視角來審視歷史事件。其結果是一套獨特的知識，以及對如何策劃軍事勝利的理解。本書是與波蘭特種部隊 GROM 的前高級軍官和行動規劃師合著的。

Islands on the Goedel's Sea

A space opera Sci-Fi novel which includes a deep dive into the philosophy of civilization, science, war and human nature. With a hyperspace technology at stake, all powers of the 23rd century Earth position themselves for the game of the millennium.

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哥德爾海上的島嶼

一部太空歌劇科幻小說，深入探討了文明、科學、戰爭和人性的哲學。 由於超空間技術岌岌可危，23 世紀地球上的所有勢力都為這場千年遊戲做好了準備（這段話改編自電影《接觸》中的台詞）。

Ultra-cooperation in the Ancient Greece and Ancient China

An in-depth study of ancient attempts to civilize ancient societies and make them capable of growing above clan-level, society-wide cooperation.

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古希臘和古中國的超級合作能力

深入研究古代社會文明化的嘗試，使它們能夠在氏族層面、全社會範圍內合作。

Sequi Nobis. Patterns for Attaining Mastery

A study in depth on how minds of masters work and how to recalibrate your mind to work at top capacity. Examples range from daily life to military commanders, engineers and inventors who interpret the same raw data, but are able to foresee mental images beyond the scope of the average person.

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達到精通之道

深入研究大師的思想如何運作以及如何重新調整您的思想以發揮最高能力。 例子從日常生活到軍事指揮官、工程師和發明家，他們解釋相同的原始數據，但能夠預見超出普通人范圍的心理圖像。

Archeology of Chinese Language

An extensive collection of ancient, rarely used words and phrases of Chinese language. It includes modern slang and recently invented phrases. This book is a must-have for students of Mandarin Chinese, as it helps to develop the rare skill of using the student's imagination to process and express ideas and words. This great repository of knowledge for students of cross-cultural communication is an extension of the other book, "Found in Translation".

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漢語文字詞典發掘

大量古代、很少使用的漢語單詞和短語的集合。 它包括現代俚語和最近發明的短語。 這本書是學習普通話的學生的必備書，因為它有助於培養學生利用想像力來處理和表達想法和詞語的罕見技能。 這個為跨文化交流學生提供的巨大知識庫是另一本書《翻譯中的發現》的延伸。

The Influence of Will Power upon History

An extensive study on how strong and powerful people shaped the history and fate of nations. It is designed as a counterpart for "Forces of Psychohistory" (2022), in which the main theme is that in the course of events is shaped by momentum of the unstoppable forces of historical necessity. Both books are written in similar fashion as bestsellers by Robert Greene.

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意志力對歷史的影響

對強大的人們如何塑造國家歷史和命運的廣泛研究。 它是作為“心理史學的力量”（2022）的對應物而設計的，其中的主題是，在事件的過程中，是由歷史必然性的不可阻擋的力量的動力所塑造的。 這兩本書的寫作風格與羅伯特·格林的暢銷書相似。

Strong Words by Strong People

A carefully crafted collection of quotes and acts committed by charismatic figures of history. The examples include accounts of episodes and antidotes taken from lives of Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Abraham Lincoln, or Oriana Falacci and countless other individuals who have shaped human civilization thanks to their determination and spirit. If you are looking for a set of inspirations to become a strong minded person, this book is all you need for your guidance.

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強人的強硬話語

精心製作的歷史名人名言和行為合集。 這些例子包括溫斯頓·丘吉爾、阿道夫·希特勒、亞伯拉罕·林肯或奧麗安娜·法拉奇以及無數其他人的生活中的經歷和解藥，他們憑藉自己的決心和精神塑造了人類文明。 如果你正在尋找一系列的靈感來成為一個意志堅強的人，這本書就是你所需要的指導。

Hidden Corners of Chinese Hearts

A collection of 81 proverbs, adages and sayings which are learned and followed by the Han Chinese since early childhood and contribute to their spiritual and mental life. The topics include Buddhism, folk wisdom, Taoist folk tales and ancient ghost stories. The book contains dozens of colorful illustrations (watercolor, photos, calligraphy, art reproduction).

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刺探中國人的心中神秘

收錄了漢族人自幼學習和遵循的81條諺語、諺語和俗語，對他們的精神和心理生活做出了貢獻。 主題包括佛教、民間智慧、道教民間故事和古代鬼故事。 本書包含數十幅彩色插圖（水彩、照片、書法、藝術複製品）。

Found in Translation

Wanderlust is an overpowering urge to travel to strange countries. And this book is an acme of cultural wanderlust. It contains hundreds of strange words, phrases and ideas conceived in hundreds of cultures around the world. An amazing experience for anyone who enjoys exploring foreign cultures and languages. A source-book of inspiration who needs to master the skill of cross-cultural communication.

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在翻譯中找到的

旅行癖(wanderlust)是一種想去陌生國家旅行的強烈衝動。 這本書是文化旅行慾望的極致。 它包含數百個奇怪的單詞、短語和想法，這些單詞、短語和想法來自世界各地數百種文化。 對於任何喜歡探索外國文化和語言的人來說，這是一次奇妙的體驗。 一本需要掌握跨文化溝通技巧的靈感來源書。

The Strange and Peculiar Stories of Chinese Past

The most peculiar or unusual stories and tales of Chinese yesteryear. The book contains 81 short tales which were most popular or influential in their epoch, since Zhou Dynasty 25 centuries ago to those conceived during the last dynasty in 19th century.

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中國過去的奇異故事

中國昔日最奇特或不尋常的故事和故事。 該書收錄了 81 個短篇故事，這些故事在各自的時代最為流行或最具影響力，從 25 世紀前的周朝到 19 世紀最後一個王朝的故事。

Tales of Old Japan

A collection of beautiful Japanese legends, stories, myths and historical accounts. They are a doorway to understanding the Japanese society and minds. The content is full of colorful illustrations: calligraphy, photos, drawings and art reproductions. This is a 2nd volume of series "Tales of the olden East Asia"

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美麗的日本傳說、故事、神話和歷史記錄的集合。 它們是了解日本社會和思想的大門。 內容充滿了豐富多彩的插圖：書法、照片、圖畫和藝術複製品。 這是《古代東亞的故事》系列的第二卷。

War Stories of Ancient China

This volume is a collection of accounts of battles and wars. The tales and stories present acts of wisdom, trickery, deceit and benevolence. Also, the most famous and prominent generals, warriors and heads of state are presented along with accounts of their most famous deeds.

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中國古代戰爭故事

本書是有關戰役和戰爭的記述集。 這些故事和故事呈現了智慧、詭計、欺騙和仁慈的行為。 此外，還介紹了最著名和最著名的將軍、戰士和國家元首以及他們最著名的事蹟。

The Deceit and Trickery of Ancient Chinese Masters of War

It is a collection of historical accounts of which Chinese history lovers enjoy the most. It contains tales of trickery, deceit and brilliant tactical and strategic plans. The stories are derived from both historical records and fiction, which in the Chinese readers' minds are intertwined together.

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中國古代兵家的詭計

是中國歷史愛好者最喜愛的一本史記合集。 它包含了詭計、欺騙以及出色的戰術和戰略計劃的故事。 這些故事既有歷史記載，也有小說，在中國讀者的心目中是交織在一起的。

Tales of Old Korea

A collection of beautiful folk tales, legends and historical anecdotes which explain how Koreans think and how they perceive the world today versus in the past. The content is full of colorful illustrations: calligraphy, photos, drawings and art reproductions. This is a 2nd volume of series "Tales of the olden East Asia"

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古老韓國的故事

一系列美麗的民間故事、傳說和歷史軼事，解釋了韓國人的思維方式以及他們如何看待當今與過去的世界。 內容充滿了豐富多彩的插圖：書法、照片、圖畫和藝術複製品。 這是《古代東亞的故事》系列的第二卷

Forces and Counterforces

A deep dive into philosophy of human nature and war. Conflicts and wars seem to have a layer of ideological struggle, which shape the events. These deeply buried forces and counterforces shape the visible struggles in elusive ways. The incompatibility of the ideologies decide that conflicts are or are not resolvable. Knowing these patterns is the key ability which allows to shape the destinies of civilizations, empires and lives of single humans. This book has the potential to become a timeless masterpiece of insight. It contains essays by the most respected figures of academic lives in Poland and other countries.

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勢與反勢

深入探討人性和戰爭的哲學。 衝突和戰爭似乎有一層意識形態鬥爭，它決定了事件的發展。 這些深埋的力量和反力量以難以捉摸的方式塑造了可見的鬥爭。 意識形態的不相容決定了衝突能否解決。 了解這些模式是塑造文明、帝國和個人生活命運的關鍵能力。 本書有潛力成為一部永恆的洞察力傑作。 它包含波蘭和其他國家學術界最受尊敬的人物的文章。

Trickery and Deceit in Animal and Plant Kingdom

A curated collection of examples of stratagems, tricks, and "deceit" put into action by plants and animals. The examples include hunting tactics, parasite deterrence, posturing and other behaviors mistakenly attributed to sapient beings.

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動植物世界的詭計與欺騙

植物和動物的計謀、詭計和「欺騙」實例的精選合集。這些例子包括狩獵策略、阻嚇寄生蟲、裝腔作勢以及其他被誤認為是智慧生物的行為。

Unintended Consequences

A huge collection of anecdotes and accounts of institutional blunders. The examples are followed by in-depth analysis of human nature.

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意外後果

大量的趣聞軼事和機構失誤的描述。在舉例之後，我們會深入分析人性。

The Art of Statecraft and Command

A comprehensive study of the ancient wisdom and modern science of statecraft and the commanding of military units. As in previous books of the Patterns series, this book contains hundreds of good and bad examples sourced from all corners of the world. We see commanders, state leaders, strategists and all other sorts of decision-makers. And as before, we learn from their mistakes in order not to learn from our own.

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治國與指揮的藝術

綜合研究古代智慧和現代科學的治國之術和軍事單位的指揮。 與模式系列的前幾本書一樣，本書包含數百個來自世界各地的好例子和壞例子。 我們看到指揮官、國家領導人、戰略家和所有其他類型的決策者。 和以前一樣，我們從他們的錯誤中吸取教訓，而不是從我們自己的錯誤中吸取教訓。

Little Games of Big Empires

A co-authorship with Andrzej Byrt, the former ambassador of Poland to France and Germany. The book is a collection of funny and serious accounts of geopolitical games between empires and countries of the past. The accounts by a professional diplomat are carefully edited by an expert on cross-cultural communication.

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大國之小計(或大國的小動作)

與波蘭前駐法國和德國大使安傑伊·拜特 (Andrzej Byrt) 合著。 這本書收集了過去帝國和國家之間的地緣政治博弈的有趣和嚴肅的記述。 專業外交官的賬戶由跨文化交流專家精心編輯

Exemplars of Valor

A collection of inspirational stories of courage and valor. All the accounts and stories are carefully picked from sources around the world.

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英雄之道

勇氣和英勇的勵志故事合集。 所有的敘述和故事都是從世界各地的來源中精心挑選的。

Patterns for Victory #4

The 4th set of carefully picked examples of military action. The historical events are scrutinized through the scope of modern military art. The result is an unique package of knowledge and understanding how to orchestrate a military victory. This book is a co-authorship with a former high ranking officer and operational planner of the Polish special forces unit GROM.

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百勝之道。 戰場上的欺騙、計劃和即興創作

第四組精心挑選的軍事行動實例。通過現代軍事藝術的視角來審視歷史事件。其結果是一套獨特的知識，以及對如何策劃軍事勝利的理解。本書是與波蘭特種部隊 GROM 的前高級軍官和行動規劃師合著的。

Patterns for Victory #5

The 5th set of carefully picked examples of military action. The historical events are scrutinized through the scope of modern military art. The result is an unique package of knowledge and understanding how to orchestrate a military victory. This book is a co-authorship with a former high ranking officer and operational planner of the Polish special forces unit GROM.

Samples and photos

百勝之道。 戰場上的欺騙、計劃和即興創作

第五組精心挑選的軍事行動實例。通過現代軍事藝術的視角來審視歷史事件。其結果是一套獨特的知識，以及對如何策劃軍事勝利的理解。本書是與波蘭特種部隊 GROM 的前高級軍官和行動規劃師合著的。

Patterns for Victory #6

The 6th set of carefully picked examples of military action. The historical events are scrutinized through the scope of modern military art. The result is an unique package of knowledge and understanding how to orchestrate a military victory. This book is a co-authorship with a former high ranking officer and operational planner of the Polish special forces unit GROM.

Samples and photos

百勝之道。 戰場上的欺騙、計劃和即興創作

第六組精心挑選的軍事行動實例。通過現代軍事藝術的視角來審視歷史事件。其結果是一套獨特的知識，以及對如何策劃軍事勝利的理解。本書是與波蘭特種部隊 GROM 的前高級軍官和行動規劃師合著的。

This means war!

An in-depth study of historical examples. It is to provide answers on how states and empires decide to engage in a war.

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這意味著戰爭!

深入研究歷史範例。這是為了解答國家和帝國如何決定參與戰爭。