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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.

Synopsis:

Helps the reader apply the principles of military strategy to all challenges and conflicts of life.
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About the Author

The warrior-philosopher and master strategist Sun Tzu, about whom little is known, compiled The Art of War more than two thousand years ago. Legend has it that he was known for the brilliant campaigns he led around the time of Confucius. His work was memorized and passed down orally, before eventually being copied onto bamboo strips and passed around.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780877734529
Translator:
Cleary, Thomas F.
Preface:
Cleary, Thomas F.
Translator:
Cleary, Thomas F.
Preface by:
Cleary, Thomas F.
Preface:
Cleary, Thomas F.
Author:
Tzu, Sun
Author:
Cleary, Thomas
Author:
Sunzi
Publisher:
Shambhala Publications
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Military - General
Subject:
Military Science
Subject:
Interpersonal Relations
Subject:
Government and political science
Subject:
Eastern
Subject:
Military art and science
Subject:
Early works to 1800
Subject:
Military art and science -- Early works to 1800.
Subject:
Eastern - General
Copyright:
1988
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
no. 84
Publication Date:
19881031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
172
Dimensions:
8.96x6.01x.59 in. .62 lbs.
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