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Author: Sun Tzu
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9781978271524
Dewey Decimal: 355.02
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise that dates back to the 5th century BC during the Spring and Autumn period. Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on October 14, 2017, this edition comprises 36 pages and is presented in English. The work is attributed to the military strategist Sun Tzu, also known as “Master Sun,” and is structured into 13 chapters, each focusing on different aspects of warfare, military strategy, and tactics.

Readers will find that The Art of War has been a foundational text in military literature for nearly 1,500 years, influencing both Eastern and Western military thought. The treatise explores various themes related to history and military strategy, making it relevant not only for military professionals but also for those interested in business tactics and legal strategy. This edition offers a concise presentation of Sun Tzu’s insights, reflecting its enduring significance in both historical and contemporary contexts.


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The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Spring and Autumn period in 5th century BC. The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu (“Master Sun”, also spelled Sunzi), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a distinct aspect of warfare and how that applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that would be formalised as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asia. It has also had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond.

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Language: en. Pages: 36.

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