Art of War

The Art of War is almost certainly the most famous study of strategy ever written and has had an extraordinary influence on the history of warfare. The principles Sun Tzu expounded were utilized brilliantly by such great Asian war leaders as Mao Tse-tung, Giap, and Yamamoto. First translated two hundred years ago by a French missionary, Sun Tzu s Art of War has been credited with influencing Napoleon, the German General Staff, and even the planning for Desert Storm. Many Japanese companies make this book required reading for their key executives. And increasingly, Western business people and others are turning to the Art of War for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive situations of all kinds.Why has a two-thousand-year-old text proven so valuable in today s world? Because the Art of War embodies an Eastern tradition of strategy that emphasizes outwitting an opponent through speed, stealth, flexibility, and a minimum of effort. And these time-tested principles work. They have been proven on the battlefield and in the marketplace.Unlike most editions of Sun Tzu currently available (many simply retreads of older, flawed translations) this superb new translation makes use of the best available classical Chinese manuscripts, including the ancient tomb text version discovered by archaeologists at Linyi, China.Ralph Sawyer, an outstanding Western scholar of ancient Chinese warfare and a successful businessman in his own right, places this classic work of strategy in its proper historical context. Sawyer supplies a portrait of Sun Tzu s era and outlines several battles of the period that may have either influenced Sun Tzu or been conducted by him. While appreciative of the philosophical richness of the Art of War, his edition stresses Sun Tzu s practical origins and presents a translation that is both accurate and accessible.

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-04-2009; One of the most important military books in history; The Warring States period Warring States Period 475-221 BCE is a history of constant warfare, of alliances and counter-alliances, and of treaties made and broken. The nature of warfare evolved during the period. During the Warring...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-04-2009; GREAT BOOK; I give this book a five star rating. The translation was accurate and easy to read. I do warn others that this is just the translations. This book is not what you might think. It is basically a long list of rules in each section. I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-08-2009; GREAT; I'M NOT A BIG READER, BUT I'M TRYING TO GET MORE INTO IT.. THIS BOOK WAS GREAT, A LITTLE HARD TO FOLLOW AT TIMES BUT IF YOU LIKE MILITARY TRADITION AND WARFARE,GREAT BOOK..CHAPTERS ARE SHORTER SO EASIER TO PICK IT BACK UP...TRY IT, WORTH...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-18-2009; not what i expected; My son thought it was a bigger book, so it was not what he expected.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-04-2009; One of the most important military books in history; The Warring States period Warring States Period 475-221 BCE is a history of constant warfare, of alliances and counter-alliances, and of treaties made and broken. The nature of warfare evolved during the period. During the Warring...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-18-2009; not what i expected; My son thought it was a bigger book, so it was not what he expected.; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-03-2005; Did not like; I was not a fan of this book. I'm sure on some levels it is very important and has some greatness to it, but I never found it. I found the book to be boring and not once did it hold my attention. While it may be a classic, I placed my...; read full review | report as inappropriate