Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of StrategySun Tzu's The Art of War is still one of the world's most influential treatises on strategic thought. Applicable everywhere from the boardroom to the bedroom, from the playing field to the battlefield, its wisdom has never been more highly regarded. Now available in its complete form, including the Chinese characters and English text, this essential examination of the art of strategic thinking features extensive commentary and an insightful historical introduction written by Lionel Giles, its original translator. This new edition includes an all-new introduction by the scholar of ancient Chinese literature, John Minford. |
Contents
Considerations and Estimations for War | 1 |
Preparations for War | 13 |
The Nature of Attacks | 21 |
How to Think of War | 33 |
Using the Power of Heaven | 41 |
Fortitude and Frailty | 47 |
Manipulation of Circumstance | 55 |
Variations of Reality in War | 65 |
The Virtue of Changing Positions | 73 |
Control and Maintenance of Territory | 81 |
Conducting and Managing Campaigns | 89 |
Fierceness in Combat | 97 |
Spies and Traitors | 103 |
Other editions - View all
The Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of ... Sun Tzu No preview available - 2021 |
The Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of ... Stephen F. Kaufman,Sun Tzu No preview available - 1996 |
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