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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

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Military strategyConflict and competitionDecision-makingClassical Chinese thought

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The Art of War By Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun", also spelled Sunzi), is composed of 13 chapters.

Each one is devoted to an aspect of warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics.

For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalised as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, lifestyles and beyond.
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