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The Art of War

By Tzu Sun
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The Art of War by Tzu Sun is an ancient treatise focused on military strategy and tactics. It offers insights into effective leadership, resource management, and strategic planning. While rooted in the context of warfare, its principles are widely applicable to various competitive situations, emphasizing adaptability and the understanding of both opponents and oneself.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in strategic philosophies and ancient wisdom from iconic military strategies. It explores profound tactics that have applications beyond the battlefield, influencing fields such as business and leadership.

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The Art of War

In this translation, the author presents the core text in two formats: first, the unadorned ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu, the author of "The Art of War"; then, the same text with a running commentary from the canon of traditional Chinese commentators.

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For more than two thousand years, Sun-tzu's The Art of War has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics and management strategies. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business, or in relationships.

Now, in this crisp, accessible new translation, eminent scholar John Minford brings this seminal work to life for today's readers. Capturing the literary quality of the work, Minford presents the core text in two formats: first, the unadorned ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu; then, the same text with extensive running commentary from the canon of traditional Chinese commentators.

A lively, learned introduction and other valuable apparatus round out this authoritative volume.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Art of War provides strategic advice that extends beyond military tactics, offering timeless wisdom applicable to various aspects of life. It is appreciated as an ancient source of proverbial guidance.

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ISBN: 9780140439199

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 419g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Sun Tzu was the author of The Art of War, an immensely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy (for the most part not dealing directly with tactics). He is also one of the earliest realists in international relations theory. John Minford has translated many works from the Chinese, including two volumes of the Penguin Classics edition of Cao Xueqin's eighteenth-century novel The Story of the Stone. He is co-editor of the landmark anthology of translations Classical Chinese Literature.

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