Books by Sun Tzu

Book SynopsisThe Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly thought of as a definitive work on military strategy and tactics. For the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name. It has had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond.The book was first translated into the French language in 1772 by French Jesuit Jean Joseph Marie Amiot and a partial translation into English was attempted by British officer Everard Ferguson Calthrop in 1905. However, the most popular (and accurate) English language translation was completed by Lionel Giles in 1910. Leaders as diverse as Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, General Douglas MacArthur and leaders of Imperial Japan have drawn inspiration from the work.This edition has 380 footnotes, an introduction, and brief biographies on the 11 main commentators on Sun Tzu''s work. This case laminate collector''s edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket. 

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Book SynopsisSun Tzu's "The Art of War" emphasizes winning without fighting as the pinnacle of skill in warfare. Written in the 6th century B.C., it offers strategic insights based on Sun Tzu's experiences, making it a revered Chinese military treatise essential for success and leadership.

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Book Synopsis"P. J. Ivanhoe is one of the English-speaking world’s foremost translators and interpreters of classical Chinese philosophical texts. His translation of the Sunzi Bingfa reads beautifully, adorned only by sobering photographic plates of the famed terracotta army of the first Qin emperor that turn one back to the text in a properly reflective mood. The Introduction and endnotes are blessedly spare, providing just the right amount of interpretive scholarship to assist comprehension of the text, while not interfering with its intrinsic simplicity, clarity, and profundity." —Sumner B. Twiss, Distinguished Professor of Human Rights, Ethics, and Religion, Florida State UniversityTrade Review"Philip J. Ivanhoe’s translation of Sun Tzu's Art of War will be warmly embraced by students. His discussion in the Introduction about the text’s dating and authorship, as well as Chinese attitudes towards things military, is concise, informative, and up-to-date. The translation itself is a marvel—its language is simple and direct, making it immensely readable and clear." —Keith Knapp, is Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies, Department of History, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

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Book SynopsisThe world’s most famous military treatise, in an acclaimed translationThe perfect books for the true book lover, Penguin's Great Ideas series features twelve more groundbreaking works by some of history's most prodigious thinkers. Each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique type-driven design that highlights the bookmaker's art. Offering great literature in great packages at great prices, this series is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the Great Ideas that have shaped our world.Offering ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent, this bestselling 2000-year-old military manual is still worshipped by soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom as the ultimate guide to winning. 

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Book Synopsis"P. J. Ivanhoe is one of the English-speaking world’s foremost translators and interpreters of classical Chinese philosophical texts. His translation of the Sunzi Bingfa reads beautifully, adorned only by sobering photographic plates of the famed terracotta army of the first Qin emperor that turn one back to the text in a properly reflective mood. The Introduction and endnotes are blessedly spare, providing just the right amount of interpretive scholarship to assist comprehension of the text, while not interfering with its intrinsic simplicity, clarity, and profundity." —Sumner B. Twiss, Distinguished Professor of Human Rights, Ethics, and Religion, Florida State UniversityTrade Review"Philip J. Ivanhoe’s translation of Sun Tzu's Art of War will be warmly embraced by students. His discussion in the Introduction about the text’s dating and authorship, as well as Chinese attitudes towards things military, is concise, informative, and up-to-date. The translation itself is a marvel—its language is simple and direct, making it immensely readable and clear." —Keith Knapp, is Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies, Department of History, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

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Book SynopsisExplore Sun Tzu's Art of War for practical wisdom in handling conflicts with courage, benevolence, and strategic thinking. Thomas Huynh's guide applies these principles to personal growth and conflict resolution, emphasizing peaceful solutions and turning enemies into allies.

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Book SynopsisEn el siglo IV antes de J.C., se escribió en China el primer tratado acerca del arte de la guerra. Su autor fue Sun-Tzu. Para muchos este personaje no existió y en su vida se mezclan la realidad y la ficción.No obstante la obra que se le atribuye es admirable por la concisión y originalidad de sus ideas. Durante veinticinco siglos ha constituido el núcleo del pensamientos militar en Extremo Oriente y explica los éxitos de los generales de los Reinos Combatientes y la brillante estrategia de Mao Tse-Tung.Al pasar a Occidente sus enseñanzas han encontrado aplicación no sólo en el arte militar sino en todos aquellos campos en los que hay una opositor a batir. La lucha sin cuartel en el terreno económico que se ha desatado en el seno de grandes compañías sería un terreno apropiado para poner en práctica las ideas de Sun-Tzu, veamos un párrafo: Todo el arte de la guerra está basado en el engaño. Los expertos en el arte de la guerra someten al enemigo sin combatir. Toman las ciudades sin tener que recurrir al asalto y derrocan un Estado sin operaciones prolongadas.

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