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The Art of War

By Sun Tzu
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a revered collection of leadership and military strategies presented across 13 chapters. Composed over 2,000 years ago during China's Warring States Period, it offers profound insights not only on warfare but also on conflict, politics, and leadership. Known for its concise proverbs such as "Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat," the text remains a timeless philosophical work, blending practical strategy with sage wisdom.
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The Art of War is the collection of leadership and military strategies composed by the esteemed Chinese general, Sun Tzu. Divided into 13 distinct chapters, each category gives clarity and voice to varying subjects pertaining to the intricacies of war and wartime strategy.

Having inspired generations of readers, The Art of War continues to be perceived as a kind of spiritual lighthouse for all those seeking sage leadership advice. Though Sun Tzu's expertise was considered to be professing wartime strategy, the principles enumerated within the text extend far beyond the logistics of a battlefield. Having lived during the Warring States Period, Sun Tzu understood conflict and political strife.

Sun Tzu, using the culmination of decades' worth of knowledge, inspired generations of leaders with his words. His insight was not wasted on the bloodshed of lives lost in battle; instead, it was composed into beautifully succinct proverbs and adages that make up the whole of The Art of War. Perhaps his most well-known axiom is, "Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat."

With proverbs as popular as the one above, the entirety of his work is composed of this level of insight. As pertinent as it was when it was written over 2,000 years ago, The Art of War is a true work of philosophical mastery. With eye-catching new covers and a professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Art of War is both modern and readable.

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ISBN: 9781513263182

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Graphic Arts Books

Illustration: Illustrations

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Audience: General / adult

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Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 4g

Pages: 42

About the Author

Sun Tzu was a an ancient Chinese general during the latter part of the Spring and Autumn Period. Also referred to as Sunzi or Sun Wu, the great Chinese philosopher and military general was revered by many generations of Chinese leaders to come. His given military name, "Sun Tzu" translates as "master sun", and was thought to be an honorific title. It has been speculated Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War during the Warring States Period, when China was divided and war was imminent. His profound insight on military strategy and expert leadership inspired nearly all who read his work, earning him a spot in history as one of the greatest military generals of all time.

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