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The principles were extracted from The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin by Jonathan Phillips.
The Principles:
1. Champion a popular cause that ignites passionate support from a zealous group of people. (00:36)
2. An ambitious youth must align themselves with established power and exploit family connections. (10:37)
3. Once you obtain power, eliminate the old guard and replace them with men loyal to you. (28:22)
4. Avoid making an enemy of your superior until you are in position to usurp them. (38:14)
5. Exploit the greed of your enemies to foment internal conflict. (52:35)
6. Lure your enemy into battle when you have the advantage, then ruthlessly exploit their weaknesses until they are defeated. (01:00:28)