| The Art of War: Deluxe Silkbound Edition in a Slipcase Contributor(s): Tzu, Sun (Author), Giles, Lionel (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1784048178 ISBN-13: 9781784048174 Publisher: Arcturus Editions OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Strategy - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Business & Economics | Leadership |
| Dewey: 355.02 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.4" W x 9.7" (1.80 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This deluxe hardback edition of The Art of War is bound in luxurious silk and presented in a decorative slipcase, making the perfect collectible. Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest and most influential books on military strategy. It teaches you how, when battle commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy off guard. Its penetrating theories are a must read for the modern day military enthusiast, business person and historian alike. This beautiful hardback gift edition features a foil-stamped cover design and a stunning range of full-color Chinese illustrations to lift and complement the text. It also includes a fascinating postscript on how the ideas of Sun Tzu have been put to use in business, sport and other areas of life. The perfect gift for anyone interested in ancient Chinese wisdom. |