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Cover of Art of War by Sun Tzu
Author: Sun Tzu
Year: 2025
Language: en
Edition: 2
Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781667209609
ISBN-10: 1667209604
Dimensions:
Height: 7.75 inches
Length: 5.25 inches
Weight: 0.72973008722 pounds
Width: 0.75 inches
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Art of War by Sun Tzu, published by Canterbury Classics on January 21, 2025, is a significant work that has shaped military strategy and philosophy for centuries. This edition spans 232 pages and is presented in English. Dated to approximately the fifth century BCE, it is recognized as the oldest treatise on warfare, attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty. The book comprises thirteen chapters, each focusing on different aspects of warfare, including planning offenses, military combat, and the use of spies.

Readers will discover the enduring influence of Sun Tzu’s teachings, which have been applied across various fields, from military conflicts to business strategies and sports. This edition features gilded edges and a heat-burnished cover, making it a visually appealing addition to any collection. The themes of history, military strategy, and philosophy are woven throughout the text, reflecting its relevance in both Eastern and Western contexts.


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The Art of War, the world’s oldest treatise on warfare, has been studied by leaders for centuries.

Dated to about fifth century BCE, The Art of War is considered the oldest treatise on war in the world. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of thirteen chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare, such as planning offenses, military combat, and the employment of spies. Influential in Eastern civilization for millennia and in Western culture since its first translation in the eighteenth century, the teachings of this book have been applied to scenarios as varied as office politics, the Vietnam War, and American football. Featuring gilded edges and a heat-burnished cover, this edition of The Art of War is a stylish addition to your bookshelf.

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Publisher: Canterbury Classics. Year: 2025.
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ISBN-13: 9781667209609. ISBN-10: 1667209604.
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Language: en. Pages: 232. Edition: 2.

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