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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

Military strategy in translation and context

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Military strategy in translation and context

Sun Tzu’s *The Art of War* examines conflict through the lens of military strategy, with questions of competition and decision-making that extend beyond the battlefield. This edition pairs Ralph D. Sawyer’s translation with annotations, offering context for the text’s place in a longer tradition of military thought. The distinction matters: the strategic ideas are Sun Tzu’s, while Sawyer’s notes provide a way to examine how they are presented and understood. Its broader applications are worth considering alongside its original military subject.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in classical military strategy
  • Readers seeking an annotated translation of Sun Tzu
  • Readers exploring strategic thinking beyond warfare

Themes

Military strategyConflict and competitionDecision-makingClassical Chinese thought

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Book overview

''If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.''

- Consulted by tacticians on and off the battlefield for 2,500 years, this succinct text details all the elements of combat, strategy, and competition.
- Off the battlefield, people continue to turn to Sun Tzu for instruction on how to thrive in competitive fields like business, law, and sports.
- Our elegant gift edition features archival-quality paper and printing.
- Compact volume is designed for both portability and longevity.
- A classic for the home or office library.
- Hardcover gift edition with dust jacket.
- Book measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high.
- 112 pages.

Sun Tzu (544-496 BCE) was a Chinese general, philosopher, and military strategist. He is historically credited with a successful military career that informed the principles he would later illustrate in The Art of War. His strategic proposals have endured, leaving a lasting impact to this day on politics and public life.

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