ART OF WAR

Sun Tzu
Price $19.99 / £14.99
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Featuring the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this beautiful edition of Sun Tzu’s classic text makes a unique gift or collector's item.

Written in the sixth century BCE, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is still widely read and consulted today for its timeless, piercing insights into strategy and tactics. Napoleon, Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. Beyond the world of war, business and management gurus have also applied Sun Tzu’s ideas to office politics and corporate strategy.

This elegantly designed edition of The Art of War contains the full 13 chapters on such topics as laying plans, attacking by stratagem, weaponry, terrain, and the use of spies. Sun Tzu addresses different campaign situations, marching, energy, and how to exploit your enemy's weaknesses.

This edition is an essential addition to any library, whether you’re fascinated by the philosophy of warfare, Chinese history, or even twenty-first-century business.

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Format:
Format Paper Over Board 136 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9781577152453
Size:
Size5.92 in x 7.84 in / 150.37 mm x 199.14 mm
Published:
Published Date July 19th, 2022
Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu (c. 6th century BCE) was a Chinese general whose life is shrouded in mystery. It is believed that he served King Helu of Wu, and that he rose to fame as a result of his successful military exploits. Today he is a legendary figure in Asia, and his works are cited in every discipline from sports to politics in the West.

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