Although there are many classic treatises on the subject, it may be said that no greater work on the subject of military theory exists than Sun Tzu's "The Art of War." It is certainly one of the oldest known books on the subject having been written some 2500 years ago. Sun Tzu, a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher lived in the second half of the 6th century BC and considered war as a necessary evil that if possible is better to be avoided. In his work, Sun Tzu focused heavily on the strategic planning leading up to warfare, the positioning of military assets, and the economic constraints that define the conflict. Because of this, the lessons of "The Art of War," have routinely drawn comparisons to the challenges present in other disciplines, including business, politics, and litigation. Sun Tzu's work has been studied for centuries and the wisdom contained within it continues to be applicable to this day. This edition is translated with commentary and an introduction by Lionel Giles and is printed on premium acid-free paper.
The Table of Contents is as follows: CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 Sun Wu and His Book 3 The Text of Sun Tzu 13 The Commentators 15 Appreciations of Sun Tzu 18 Apologies for War 19 I. LAYING PLANS 23 II. WAGING WAR 26 III.
This special edition of The Art of War by Sun Tzu presents this timeless classic in two forms: Section I contains the complete thirteen chapters of Sun Tzu's masterpiece in Chinese, with the facing page English translation by Lionel Giles, ...
This edition is translated with commentary and an introduction by Lionel Giles and is printed on premium acid-free paper.
The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun", also spelled Sunzi), is composed of 13 chapters.Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known ...
We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.
The text outlines theories of battle but also advocates diplomacy and cultivating relationships with other nations as essential to the health of a state. â__In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace.â_ This publication ...
All commentaries are clearly separated from the translation and text. More authoritative: Translated by America's leading expert on Sun Tzu, who has written over two dozen books explaining the strategic concepts in the text.
This new edition includes an all-new introduction by the scholar of ancient Chinese literature, John Minford.
Written in the 6th century B.C., The Art of War remains the ultimate guide to combat strategy. Sun Tzu explains when and how to engage opponents in order to prevail in difficult situations.
The first section of this collectible edition contains "The Art of War" in English, without notes or commentary. This allows the reader to understand the teachings of Sun Tzu, without the distraction of footnotes or excessive comments.