| The Art of War Contributor(s): Tzu, Sun (Author), Giles, Lionel (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1596054786 ISBN-13: 9781596054783 Publisher: Cosimo Classics OUR PRICE: $5.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: The timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" is as effective in the modern boardroom as it was on the ancient battlefield, providing simple strategies for success and victory. Now this dual-language edition offers even greater insight by allowing readers to directly compare the Chinese characters of Sun Tzu with the highly respected English translation of Lionel Giles. Also included are commentary and historical notes from the translator to further illuminate Sun Tzu's strategy, advice, and philosophy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Strategy - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Business & Economics | Leadership |
| Dewey: 355.02 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 5" W x 8" (0.15 lbs) 56 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Chinese - Religious Orientation - Taoism - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written 2500 years ago, The Art of War is the oldest military treatise in the world, a classic study of competition and rivalry that has been utilized by soldiers ever since. Napoleon studied its strategies and tactics. It is required reading for intelligence personnel in the United States Marine Corps. "Warriors" of Wall Street and in corporation cultures rely on it for guidance. It's even been rumored to help players win at the board game Risk. This 1910 translation by the British Museum's Lionel Giles is the most popular one available, a highly readable version of this still startlingly relevant text. SUN TZU lived in China in the 6th century B.C. and was a contemporary of Confucius. LIONEL GILES also translated The Book of Mencius and Sayings of Confucius. |