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With well over a million copies sold, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a true masterpiece, a series of brilliant aphorisms that illuminate the planning and conduct of war. Now this classic work is available in an elegant illustrated edition, featuring seventy-five color and black-and-white images.

From perceptive descriptions of the nine varieties of terrain, to advice on how to gage an enemy's weaknesses and strengths, to suggestions on the employment of secret agents, here is timeless advice on combat and military strategy. Sun Tzu's writings are unsurpassed in depth of understanding, shedding light not only on battlefield maneuvers, but also on the relevant economic, political, and psychological factors that can shape the outcome of warfare. Equally important, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu over two thousand years ago can be applied with great success outside the theater of war. Indeed, it is read avidly by corporate executives worldwide and has been touted in the movie Wall Street and the television series The Sopranos as the ultimate guide to strategy. Finally, this edition offers the definitive translation of Sun Tzu's text, by former U.S. Marine Brigadier General Samuel Griffith, who was also an authority of Mao Tse-Tung.

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. It is an essential book for military history buffs, and an ideal gift for anyone who is interested in tactics and strategy, whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom.
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  1. ISBN-10
    019518999X
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    978-0195189995
  3. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  4. Publication date
    October 15, 2005
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    9.62 x 1.24 x 6.12 inches
  7. Print length
    288 pages
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A strikingly illustrated edition of one of the great classics of strategic thinking

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The late Samuel B. Griffith was a Brigadier General and served during World War II with the United States Marines. He is the author of The Battle for Guadalcanal and the editor and translator of Mao Tse-Tung: "On Guerilla War."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (October 15, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019518999X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195189995
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.62 x 1.24 x 6.12 inches
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Sun Tzu is thought to have been a military general and adviser to the king of the southern Chinese state of Wu during the sixth century BCE. Although some modern scholars have called his authorship into doubt, the world's most influential and enduring treatise on military strategy, The Art of War, bears his name.

Sun Tzu fue un general, estratega militar y filósofo de la antigua China. El nombre por el que lo conocemos es en realidad un título honorífico que significa «Maestro Sun». Su nombre de nacimiento era Sun Wu y fuera de su familia era conocido por su nombre de cortesía, Changqing. Tradicionalmente se le considera el autor de El arte de la guerra, un influyente tratado sobre estrategia militar. Sun Tzu ha tenido un impacto significativo en la historia y culturas china y asiática, tanto por escribir El arte de la guerra como por ser una figura histórica legendaria.

Históricamente se le sitúa en el período de las Primaveras y Otoños de China (722-481 a. C.) como general militar al servicio del rey Helü de Wu, que vivió c. 544-496 a. C. Los estudiosos modernos aceptan su lugar histórico al situar la creación de El arte de la guerra en el período de los Reinos Combatientes (476-221 a. C.) con base en las descripciones militares del texto y a la similitud de su prosa con la de otros trabajos creados a comienzos de la etapa de los Reinos Combatientes.

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Josh Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Great
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013
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This book is great for anyone intrested in military history. It's even better if you're in the military and you'd like to learn a bit more about leadership. Even though this book was writen MANY years ago a lot of it still applies to military members all over (of course the focus is on combat arms).
Inside of this book there's a lot of history explaining how them came up with the stuff they did and thoughts on the book, or if you just want to see what Sun Tzu has to say about the thirteen chapters of The Art of War you can skip forward like I did. To me personally that's all I bought the book for.
It's a very fast and easy read and it'll be very easy to read more than a few times.
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Ian J. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2012
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This book comprises two parts. One is a translation of what Sun Tzu wrote, together with some comments from Chinese generals who lived shortly after. These comments are explanations for what Sun Tzu meant. What Sun Tzu wrote were chapters that were a collection of points, each point a short piece of advice, which was usually a broad generality on one hand and a universal truth on another. As such, much of what he wrote, although essentially designed for Chinese infantry and chariots of the fourth century BC (or thereabouts), are in many ways just as applicable today.

The second part is a description of what we know about the history of the period, and how Sun Tzu (if there were actually a Sun Tzu!) fitted into his time. What is given is very extensive; I do not know whether it is accurate because distant history usually involves some degree of interpretation, but the authors/compilers of the historical aspects appear to have covered most of the possibilities.

There are two reasons for purchasing "The Art of War". The first is to obtain the text attributed to Sun Tzu, and assuming you wish to do this, any such book will probably do. The second is to obtain the auxiliary information, and for this I highly recommend this version.

Ian Miller, author of Troubles.
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Bruce D. Wilner
4.0 out of 5 stars materially excellent, physically flawed
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2009
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This certainly is a cleanly translated version of Sun Wu's (Sun "Tzu" is but a nickname) "Soldier's Doctrine" (literal meaning of the characters commonly translated as "Art of War"). Also, the prefatory biographical and historical notes are most interesting. Unfortunately, the physical aspects of the production are not up to the high standards set by the text. To begin with, at the chosen page size, much of the print (mostly in the frequent, extensive footnotes) is so tiny that anyone over forty needs a magnifying glass to stomach it. Further, while every other page is bedecked by a beautiful color photograph of an ancient Chinese objet d'art, nowhere are captions (other than photographic credits in the end notes) provided, so I have no idea what I'm gawking at. I really can't think of a better edition of "The Art of War"--the recent Sweetwater Press conglomeration of five classic Asian texts into an oversized, ten-or-more-pound coffee-table edition doesn't pass my muster--but I wish the publisher had invested more thought into the physical production of what could be an outstanding volume but, ultimately, emerges as merely very good.
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Constance J. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Not the usual subject I read but got this for ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017
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Not the usual subject I read but got this for a book club. I found it very interesting and found there were many ways to incorporate the subject matter in my own personal life experiences. It was quite interesting to read something that had been written so long ago that was still relevant today. I can see how it can very valuable information for our military personnel.
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Laura B.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book of all time
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017
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A unique book to understand the nature of war within and beyond the battle field. The power of synthesis of this book demands a reflection process. I first read it in my first years of college and reread it several times since then.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Survival
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2012
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I read this book while doing my Ultrasound Classes. Truly a book for daily survival. Battles are to be chosen and not enter into lightly. There is also weapons of warfare. Are you willing to win the battle at any cost? One must also know when to retreat. There is a time to live and fight another day. This book will surprise you. I am a peacemaker, and at the same time I must know my enemy; because he comes to steal, kill, and destroy.
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Justin
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I own
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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The book is great. The first hundred pages or so will teach you a little history of ancient China to set up the actual book 'The Art of War'. I thought it was very well written.
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Irio Lavagno
4.0 out of 5 stars an enlightening classic
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
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As far as it can be from our current culture, it still gives an enlightening series of suggestions and tips that can help widening your perception of everyday life. All the concepts it applies to war can be used as metaphores of everyday life and help facing difficulties that can arise at work, in a relationship or other everyday situations.
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Elena
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing buy!!!
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2022
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Recommend only this one in the hard cover!!
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Great and comprehensive commentary on this very important book
Reviewed in Germany on September 25, 2019
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Everyone interested in military strategy should read The Art of War. This edition includes history and background information that helps understand the cultural and historical context.
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Shu Qu
1.0 out of 5 stars A scam
Reviewed in Australia on May 19, 2020
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This is not Griffith's work, avoid this product at all cost.
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Vincent Hache
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very useful for business...
Reviewed in France on December 3, 2015
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I read this because lots of business executives seem to think it is helpful for business...
It's not... The insights given are stale, (for example: You have to prepare before going to war...). When the insight isn't stale, it's useless (Like how much food you need to bring on a campaign...)
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