Sun Tzu

Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, <i>The Art of War </i>is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, <i>The Art of War </i>applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding of the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict. <br/><br/>Translated from a standard collection of commentaries on Sun Tzu's text by eleven interpreters, this pocket classic has been edited by Thomas Cleary to bring out the meaning of the principles of strategy.

<b>Featuring the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this beautifully bound edition of Sun Tzu's classic text makes a unique gift or collector's item.</b><br/><br/> Written in the sixth century BCE, Sun Tzu's <i>The Art of War</i> is still widely read and consulted today for its <b>timeless, piercing insights into strategy and tactics</b>. 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.<br/><br/> This edition of <i>The Art of War</i> is <b>printed on high-quality paper</b> and <b>bound by traditional Chinese book-making techniques</b>. It <b>contains the full 13 chapters</b> 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.<br/><br/> 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.