Alexander the Great\'s : Art of Strategy : The Timeless Lessons of History\'s Greatest Empire Builder

Contents: Introduction. 1. In the presence of greatness. 2. The dawn of strategy. 3. The men who could be king. 4. Setting the tone of his reign. 5. Sacred cows, gilded shields, and a Turk\'s-head knot. 6. Seven distinct leadership styles. 7. A global strategy to unify the world. 8. "Teeth versus tail" - logistics strategy. 9. The art of deceptive strategy. 10. Alexander\'s death - and legacy. Select bibliography. Index.

"Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was arguably the greatest military strategist, tactician and ruler in world history. By the time of his death, aged 33, his armies had conquered virtually the entire known world, from the shores of the Mediterranean to the foothills of India. His achievements have inspired and influenced a great number of past and current military, political and business leaders.

This book provides the wisdom and secrets of this great empire builder, demonstrating how they can be applied to conquer today\'s challenges. Blending insights from his years of business experience with his lifelong study of Alexander, Partha Bose interweaves a gripping biography with compelling analyses of the strategies, tactics and leadership approaches of successful institutions - including Dell, GE, Honda, IKEA, the Harvard Law School, 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."