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The Art of War: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Tzu Sun
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Description for The Art of War: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Paperback. In this translation, the author presents the core text in two formats: first, the unadorned ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu, the author of "The Art of War"; then, the same text with a running commentary from the canon of traditional Chinese commentators. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JWA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 420.
For more than two thousand years, Sun-tzu's The Art of War has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics and management strategies. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business, or in relationships. Now, in this crisp, accessible new translation, eminent scholar John Minford brings this seminal work to life for today's readers. Capturing the literary quality of the work, Minford presents the core text in two formats: first, the unadorned ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu; then, the same text ... Read more
For more than two thousand years, Sun-tzu's The Art of War has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics and management strategies. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business, or in relationships. Now, in this crisp, accessible new translation, eminent scholar John Minford brings this seminal work to life for today's readers. Capturing the literary quality of the work, Minford presents the core text in two formats: first, the unadorned ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu; then, the same text ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Penguin Modern Classics
Condition
New
Weight
420g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140439199
SKU
V9780140439199
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About Tzu Sun
Sun Tzu was the author of The Art of War, an immensely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy (for the most part not dealing directly with tactics). He is also one of the earliest realists in international relations theory. John Minford has translated many works from the Chinese, including two volumes of the Penguin Classics edition of ... Read more
Reviews for The Art of War: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
"The strategic advice that [The Art of War] offers concerns much more than the conduct of war. It is an ancient book of proverbial wisdom, a book of life." —John Minford, from the Introduction