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The Art of War (History and Warfare) - Paperback By Sun Tzu - GOOD

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MPN
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ISBN
081331951X
Book Title
Art of War
Item Length
8.2in
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Year
1994
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.1in
Author
Tzu Sun, Ralph Sawyer
Features
Revised
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Topic
Military Science, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Asia / China
Item Width
5.4in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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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 businesspeople and others are turning to the Art of War for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive situations of all kinds. 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 , this edition stresses Sun-tzu's practical origins and presents a translation that is both accurate and accessible.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
081331951x
ISBN-13
9780813319513
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5038582952

Product Key Features

Book Title
Art of War
Author
Tzu Sun, Ralph Sawyer
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Military Science, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Asia / China
Publication Year
1994
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Number of Pages
384 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
5.4in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
U101.S95 1994
Grade from
Eighth Grade
Grade to
College Graduate Student
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Reviews
Robert L. O'Connell, author of Arms and Men: A History of Warm Weapons, and Aggression "A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture." Robin D.S. Yates, Burlington Northern Professor of Asian Studies, Dartmouth College "I am convinced that this translation...will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come." Arther Ferrill, author of The Origins of War: From the Stone Age to Alexander the Great "Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare...a fascinating book.", Robert L. OConnell, author of  Arms and Men: A History of Warm Weapons, and Aggression A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture. Robin D.S. Yates, Burlington Northern Professor of Asian Studies, Dartmouth College I am convinced that this translation&will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come. Arther Ferrill, author of  The Origins of War: From the Stone Age to Alexander the Great Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare&a fascinating book., Robert L. O'Connell, author of  Arms and Men: A History of Warm Weapons, and Aggression "A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture." Robin D.S. Yates, Burlington Northern Professor of Asian Studies, Dartmouth College "I am convinced that this translation&will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come." Arther Ferrill, author of  The Origins of War: From the Stone Age to Alexander the Great "Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare&a fascinating book.", Robert L. O'Connell, author of Arms and Men: A History of Warm Weapons, and Aggression "A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture." Robin D.S. Yates, Burlington Northern Professor of Asian Studies, Dartmouth College "I am convinced that this translation…will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come." Arther Ferrill, author of The Origins of War: From the Stone Age to Alexander the Great "Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare…a fascinating book.", Robert L. O'Connell, author of  Arms and Men: A History of Warm Weapons, and Aggression "A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture." Robin D.S. Yates, Burlington Northern Professor of Asian Studies, Dartmouth College "I am convinced that this translation...will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come." Arther Ferrill, author of  The Origins of War: From the Stone Age to Alexander the Great "Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare...a fascinating book."
Lccn
93-047372
Dewey Decimal
355.02
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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