The Art of War

By Tzu Sun, Ralph D. Sawyer (Translated by)

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Average Rating: (See all 3 reviews) Format: Hardcover, 128 pages, New edition Edition Other Information: 4 colour artwork Published In: United States, 30 September 2003 Quantity Available: 4 Other Editions: Hardcover, USA $12.99 View 24 hour shipping The ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu is universally recognized as the greatest military strategist in history, a master of warfare interpretation. This condensed version of his influential classic imparts the knowledge and skills to overcome every adversary in war, at the office, or in everyday life. About the Author A Chinese general in the middle of the first millenium BC, Sun Tzu wrote a series of essays comprising the first-known treatise on war and how to fight it. Europeans first heard about his writing and ideas just before the French Revolution in 1789 through a translation by Father J J M Amiot. Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions ISBN: 0762415983 EAN: 9780762415984 Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.3 x 1.9 centimetres (0.07 kg)

A collection of mantras and proverbs ('Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer', etc.) written about war that can just as easily be applied to aspects of everyday society. This edition is one of the better translations I've read. All in all, still a very important tome that contains many words to live by.

Just like it's larger cousin, this book is beautifully presented & accurately translated, one might consider this book a 'Pocket dictionary' of the traditional art of war, Very handy to have as it will easily and comfortably fit into a pocket, great for those who don't want to lug around the hefty full size book!!

Definitely a recommended read!

This little book is awesome I love it a lot, it's full of lots of very wise proverbs however I was a little disappointed that this translation delibarately left out the parts of the original scripts which were specific to the military, because if I had wanted a whole lot of all-purpose sayings I would have bought a self-help book!! But still, awesome. 5 Stars

An amazing book on the philosophy of war. If you live life in a competitive environment whether that be in sport, martial arts, or business, this book holds a lot of appicable wisdom.

I used to be a person of competitive nature as such until I read this book and by showing me the similicity of a competitive conflict, it helped me to see things in a different light.

Sun Tzu's, The Art of War, details the requisites for those who would wish to be successful in times of conflict. Matters such as when and where to fight; the cost to the state in coin and manpower; the handling of troops, etc., are all considered. And all in less than ten-thousand words."
Charles Smyth, Resident Scholar

well for this price its very hard to not pick this up. this book is referenced in so many movies and other books that it seems almost like a prerequistie read like the prince. has some great words wo wisdom in here although since it has been around for so long its almost redundant since most of them are already immersed in society now, still a great book though.