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The Art of War

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Art of War
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sun Tzu
SeriesWord Cloud Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 133
Category/GenreWorld history
Oriental and Indian philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9781626860605
ClassificationsDewey:355.02
Audience
General
Illustrations b-w text

Publishing Details

Publisher Canterbury Classics
Imprint Canterbury Classics
Publication Date 22 May 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

No library is complete without history's oldest treatise on warfare. Dated to about fifth century BC, The Art of War is considered the oldest treatise on war in the world. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of thirteen chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare, such as planning offenses, military combat, and the employment of spies. Influential in eastern civilization for millennia and in western culture since its first translation in the 18th century, the teachings of this book have been applied to scenarios as varied as office politics, the Vietnam War, and American football. Now this living military heirloom is available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series in a chic affordable edition for readers everywhere.

Author Biography

Sun Tzu (544 B.C.-496 B.C.) was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher from the Zhou Dynasty, who has had a significant impact on Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as an author of The Art of War as well as through legend.