The Art of War

Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary, Sun Tzu

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RAND
01 October 1989

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Defence strategy, planning & research

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.

This translation presents the classic from the point of view of its background in the great spiritual tradition of Taoism, the origin of psychology, science, and technology in East Asia and the source of the insights into human nature that underlie this most revered of handbooks for success. Translated from a standard collection of commentaries on Sun Tzu's text by eleven interpreters, the work has been edited by Thomas Cleary to bring out the meaning of the principles of strategy. In addition, the translator provides an extensive introduction discussing the content and background of the book.

By: Sun Tzu, Sun Tzu
Translated by: Thomas Cleary
Imprint: RAND
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 255g
ISBN: 9780877734529
ISBN 10: 0877734526
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 01 October 1989
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)