The art of war
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The art of war
（Unesco collection of representative works, ; Chinese series）
Oxford University Press, 1963
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This translation in this volume has been accepted in the Chinese Translations Series of the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
'...study of the ... indicates a date of composition during the fourth century B.C. ... In the last quarter of the 18th century, [the 11th century 'official' edition] was revised and annotated by Sun Hsing-yen. His edition has since been considered standard in China and my translation is based on it.' - Preface
Bibliography: p. 187-192
Includes index
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Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can be applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and in fact was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider's bible.
In addition to an excellent translation of Sun Tzu's text, Samuel Griffith also provides commentaries written by Chinese strategists, plus several thought-provoking essays on topics such as the influence of Sun Tzu on Mao Tse-tung and on Japanese military thought, the nature of warfare in Sun Tzu's time, and the life of Sun Tzu and other important commentators. Remarkable for its clear organization, lucid prose, and the acuity of its intellectual and moral insights, The Art of War is the definitive study of combat.
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