Guiguzi, active 4th century B.C. creator text utu 2008 monographic zh 1 online resource : multiple file formats "鬼谷子" by Guiguzi is a collection of ancient Chinese texts compiled between the late Warring States period and the end of the Han dynasty. This work presents sophisticated techniques of rhetoric and persuasion, teaching readers to remain hidden and guide others toward decisions they believe are their own. Originally associated with the School of Diplomacy, it explores strategies of observation and influence that have drawn comparisons to Machiavelli's teachings. The text advocates subtle manipulation over coercion, offering timeless wisdom on the acquisition and exercise of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guiguzi Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guiguzi Release date is 2008-04-25 Produced by Yi-Shin Lu Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Chinese Military art and science -- China -- Early works to 1800 B Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25168 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25168 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133557.0 25168