false 15122475 865624 696915 081331951X 9780813319513 26 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177358480m/696915.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177358480s/696915.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/696915.Sun_Tzu_The_Art_of_War 3.93 190 Art of War is almost certainly the most famous stuy of strategy ever written and has had an extraordinary influence on the history of warfare. The principles Sun-tzu expounded were utilized brilliantly by such great Asian war leaders such as Mao Tse-tung, Giap, and Yamamoto. First translated two hundred years ago by a French missionary, Sun-Tzu's Art of War has been credited with influencing Napoleon, the German General Staff, and even the planning for Desert Storm. Many Japanese companies make this book required reading for their key executives. And increasingly, Western businesspeople and others are turning to the Art of War for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive situations of all kinds.

Unlike most editions of Sun-tzu currently available (many simply rereads of older, flawed translations), this superb new translation makes use of the best available classical Chinese manuscripts, including the ancient "tomb text" version discovered by archeologists in Linyi, China.

Ralph Sawyer, an outstanding Western scholar of ancient Chinese warfare and a successful businessman in his own right, places this classic work of strategy in its proper historical context. Sawyer supplies a portrait of Sun-Tzu's era and outlines several battles of that period that may have either influenced Sun-tzu or been conducted by him. While appreciative of the philosophical richness of the Art of War, this edition stressed Sun-tzu's practical origins and presents a translation that is both accurate and accessible.]]> 1771 3.86 7528 708 13617 3.99 353 53 1963 3 0 false Mon Feb 11 02:59:41 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 11 02:59:51 -0800 2008