The art of seduction followed by the 50th law the 33 strategies of war is a 2006 book written by american author robert greene that is described as a guide to the subtle social game of everyday life informed by the military principles in war. robert greene the 33 strategies of war tags motivational 135 likes like but if your mind is armed with the art of war there is no power that can take that away robert greene the 33 strategies of war 6 likes like strategic warriors operate much differently. In the 33 strategies of war greene has crafted an important addition to this ruthless and unique series spanning world civilizations synthesizing dozens of political philosophical and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict the 33 strategies of war is the i ching of conflict the contemporary companion to sun tzus the art of war . Robert greene born may 14 1959 is an american author known for his books on strategy power and seduction he has written six international bestsellers the 48 laws of power the art of seduction the 33 strategies of war the 50th law with rapper 50 cent mastery and the laws of human nature