| The Art of War Contributor(s): Tzu, Sun (Author), Clements, Jonathan (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1509827951 ISBN-13: 9781509827954 Publisher: MacMillan Collector's Library OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Strategy - History | Military - Ancient - History | Asia - China |
| Dewey: 355.02 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 3.6" W x 6" (0.35 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This is a new translation of The Art of War for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance it is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. This edition rediscovers the essential clarity of the ancient masterpiece, cited by generals from a dozen Chinese dynasties, international business leaders, and modern military field manuals. It also contains a full commentary on Sun Tzu, the man and his ideas, contemporary of Confucius and Buddha; and a critical guide to further reading. This is the perfect introduction to one of the world's best-known classics. This edition is translated and edited by Jonathan Clements. |