The Art of War

Thomas Cleary, Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary , Thomas Cleary

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Chinese

Shambhala Publications Inc
13 February 1992

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Warfare & defence; Management & management techniques

Series: Shambhala Pocket Classics

Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher,

The Art of War

is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict,

The Art of War

applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding of the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.

Translated from a standard collection of commentaries on Sun Tzu's text by eleven interpreters, this pocket classic has been edited by Thomas Cleary to bring out the meaning of the principles of strategy.

By: Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary
Translated by: Thomas Cleary, Thomas Cleary
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 115mm, Width: 78mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 51g
ISBN: 9780877735373
ISBN 10: 0877735379
Series: Shambhala Pocket Classics
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 13 February 1992
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Art of War

A mini-sized translation of the 2000-year-old Chinese classic on stategy, whose ideas, which are as applicable to individuals as to whole armies, are just as relevant today as they were then - although more often applied to management or politics than to warfare. There are maxims and analysis on any topic a corporate warrior could ponder, including strategic assessment, doing battle, planning a siege, terrain and even the use of spies. A timeless gem. (Kirkus UK)