The Art of War

The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy

Paperback, 109 pages

English language

Published April 15, 1996 by Charles E Tuttle Co.

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978-0-8048-3080-5
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Unlike contemporary translations that have focused too heavily on applying this military classic to corporate conflicts, this definitive interpretation maintains the impact of the original. Written by a practicing martial artist, Hanshi Stephen Kaufman uses straightforward prose to explain Sun Tzu's message.

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Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ is one of the most talked about books on war or even business strategy. It only took me a few hours to read but it feels like it would take a lifetime to fully understand. There is so much in this book, notable things like ‘one must choose one’s battles’, ‘research, planning, organization and a positive attitude are important to success’, ‘one should observe due diligence’ and ‘embrace change’. Many have used and applied The Art of War into many different aspects of modern art and it is easy to see how it would work in everyday situations. There really isn’t much to say about this book. It’s just a straight-down-the-line book on basic strategy for diplomacy and conflict.

Subjects

  • Oriental martial arts
  • Warfare & Defence
  • Sunzi,
  • Military Science
  • Martial Arts
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Sunzi bing fa
  • Sports
  • Military art and science
  • Martial Arts & Self-Defense
  • History / Military History
  • Sun tzu ping fa
  • Sun-tzu
  • 6th cent. B.C.
  • Early works to 1800
  • Sun-tzu,
  • Technology
  • Training
  • 6th cent. B.C