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The Art of War

A New Translation by Michael Nylan
By Sun Tzu
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise composed of strategic principles that apply to both warfare and broader life situations. It offers timeless advice on tactical maneuvers, intelligence gathering, and leadership philosophies, emphasising the importance of adaptability and strategy over brute force. This work has influenced both historical and modern thinkers in various fields.
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If you're fascinated by strategic thinking and ancient military wisdom, this book offers timeless insights into the nature of warfare that extend beyond the battlefield to leadership, business, and personal development. Its concise advice on strategy, tactics, and decision-making has influenced leaders across various domains throughout history.

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The Art of War

For the first time in any modern language, a female scholar and translator re-imagines The Art of War.

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Sun Tzu's ancient book of strategy and psychology has as much to tell us today as when it was first written 2,500 years ago. In a world forever at odds, his rules for anticipating the motivations and strategies of our competitors never cease to inspire leaders of all kinds.

Michael Nylan, in her provocative introduction, sees new and unexpected lessons to be learned from The Art of War—in business ventures, relationships, games of skill, academic careers, and medical practices. Strategy, like conflict, is woven into society's very roots.

Nylan's crisp translation offers a masterly new evaluation of this classic work, which balances the overtly military content with a profound and thought-provoking analysis (Olivia Milburn). Readers newly engaging with ancient Chinese culture will be inspired by Nylan's authoritative voice. Informed by years of scholarly study, Nylan is uniquely placed to introduce readers to Sun Tzu's classic work through her detailed annotations on culture and the intricacies of translating ancient Chinese into modern English. She proves that Sun Tzu is more relevant than ever, helping us navigate the conflicts we know and those we have yet to endure.

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Translations of The Art of War by Sun Tzu, such as Nylan's, are praised for their clear and vivid language, capturing the essence of the original text. The recent version is seen as both fresh and distinctive, offering an easily understandable yet deeply meaningful rendition. Readers appreciate its ability to remain rich in content, providing a clear yet complex exploration of the classic work.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781324004899

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 1 map

Contributors:

  • Translated by Michael Nylan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 122.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 160

Collections

Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Sun Tzu

About the Author

Michael Nylan is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work includes?The Art of War?and China’s Early Empires with Michael Loewe,?Yang?Xiong?and the Pleasures of Reading and Classical Learning in China, The Five “Confucian” Classics,?Lives of Confucius with Thomas A. Wilson, and several essays on feminism and Confucianism.

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