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Author: Sun-tzu
Year: 2012
Language: en
Pages: 86
ISBN-13: 9781479303410
Dimensions:
Height: 8 inches
Length: 5 inches
Width: 0.2 inches
Dewey Decimal: 355.02
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The Art of War by Sun-tzu, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on September 15, 2012, is an influential text that delves into the principles of battle, tactics, and strategy. This edition features 86 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a direct translation of the original Chinese work without any commentary. The treatise is recognized as one of China’s Seven Military Classics and has significantly impacted both Eastern and Western perspectives on warfare.

In this volume, readers will encounter the foundational concepts that have shaped military thought throughout history. The text explores various aspects of conflict and strategy, making it relevant not only in military contexts but also in areas such as politics and philosophy. With its concise format, this edition serves as a resource for those interested in the historical and strategic dimensions of warfare, reflecting the enduring legacy of Sun-tzu’s insights.


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The Art of War is the most famed of China’s Seven Military Classics. The ancient treatise on battle, tactics and strategy has influenced Eastern as well as Western thought concerning war. The first translation of the Chinese text took place in 1772, by Jean Joseph Marie Amoit, who translated it into his native tongue, French. A British army officer, Everard Ferguson Calthrop, undertook a partial translation in English in 1905. The first complete English translation was published in 1910, by Lionel Giles. This volume contains only Sun Tzu’s text, The Art of War, translated by Lionel Giles, it does not include commentary.

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Language: en. Pages: 86.

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