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Revision of the editor's thesis--Oxford University, Bibliography: p. [187]-192, Introduction -- Author -- Test -- Warring states -- War in Sun Tzu's age -- Sun Tzu on war -- Sun Tzu and Mao Tse-tung -- Translation: Biography of Sun Tzu -- Estimates -- Waging war -- Offensive strategy -- Dispositions -- Energy -- Weaknesses and strengths -- Manoeuverer -- Nine variables -- Marches -- Terrain -- Nine varieties of ground -- Attack by fire -- Employment of secret agents, Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can be applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and in fact was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider's bible.In addition to an excellent translation of Sun Tzu's text, Samuel Griffith also provides commentaries written by Chinese strategists, plus several thought

Who reads The Art of War?

Author

Sunzi, 6th cent. B.C, Griffith, Samuel B

Publisher

New York, Oxford University Press

Published

1963

Language

EN

ISBN

9780195015409

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Military, Religion, Fiction

Rating

3.96 / 5 (71 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14