The Art of War
(Author) Sun TzuThe Definitive Translation with Over Two Million Copies Sold Sun Tzu’s Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu’s text, along with illuminating commentaries and auxiliary texts written by distinguished strategists. The translations, by the renowned translator Thomas Cleary, have all been published previously in book form, except for The Silver Sparrow Art of War, which is available here for the first time. This collection contains: The Art of War: This edition of Sun Tzu’s text includes the classic collection of commentaries by eleven interpreters. Mastering the Art of War: Consisting of essays by two prominent statesmen-generals of Han dynasty China, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ji, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu’s classic into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on episodes from Chinese history to show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu’s principles. The Silver Sparrow Art of War: A version of Sun Tzu’s Art of War based on a manuscript of the classic text discovered at a Chinese archeological site in China’s Shandong Province in 1972, which contains previously unknown fragments.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu was a Chinese military strategist and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period. His most notable work, "The Art of War," is a seminal text on military strategy and tactics that has had a profound influence on military theory and practice. Sun Tzu's writing style is concise and insightful, with a focus on the importance of deception, flexibility, and strategic thinking in warfare. His contributions to literature include advancing the understanding of warfare and leadership, as well as the application of strategic principles in various fields beyond the military. "The Art of War" remains his most famous work and continues to be studied and applied by military leaders, business executives, and scholars around the world.