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The Art of War
Contributor(s): Tzu, Sun (Author), Sawyer, Ralph D. (Translator)
ISBN: 081331951X     ISBN-13: 9780813319513
Publisher: Basic Books
OUR PRICE:   $15.29  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 1994
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Annotation: Unlike most editions of Sun-tzu's valuable text currently available (many simply retreads of older, flawed translations), this superb new translation makes use of the best available classical Chinese manuscripts, including and ancient "tomb text" version discovered by archaeologists at Linyi, China. Maps.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Eastern
- Political Science
- Technology & Engineering | Military Science
Dewey: 355.02
LCCN: 93047372
Lexile Measure: 1550
Series: History & Warfare (Paperback)
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.46" W x 8.24" (0.72 lbs) 384 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Chinese
- Religious Orientation - Taoism
 
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Publisher Description:
The definitive translation of Sun-tzu's timeless classic of military strategy, Art of War

Art of War is almost certainly the most famous study of strategy ever written and has had an extraordinary influence on the history of warfare. The principles Sun-tzu expounded were utilized brilliantly by such great Asian war leaders as Mao Tse-tung, Giap, and Yamamoto. First translated two hundred years ago by a French missionary, Sun-tzu's Art of War has been credited with influencing Napoleon, the German General Staff, and even the planning for Desert Storm. Many Japanese companies make this book required reading for their key executives. And increasingly, Western businesspeople and others are turning to the Art of War for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive situations of all kinds.

Unlike most editions of Sun-tzu currently available (many simply retreads of older, flawed translations), this superb translation makes use of the best available classical Chinese manuscripts, including the ancient tomb text version discovered by archaeologists at Linyi, China.

Ralph Sawyer, an outstanding Western scholar of ancient Chinese warfare and a successful businessman in his own right, places this classic work of strategy in its proper historical context. Sawyer supplies a portrait of Sun-tzu's era and outlines several battles of the period that may have either influenced Sun-tzu or been conducted by him. While appreciative of the philosophical richness of the Art of War, this edition stresses Sun-tzu's practical origins and presents a translation that is both accurate and accessible.