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The art of war / Sun Tzu ; translated by Thomas Cleary.

Sunzi, (Author). Cleary, Thomas F., 1949-2021 (Added Author).

Summary:

Sun Tzu’s Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu’s text, along with illuminating commentaries and auxiliary texts written by distinguished strategists.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781590302255
  • ISBN: 1590302257
  • Physical Description: lxv, 170 pages ; 18 cm
  • Publisher: Boston, Mass. ; Shambhala, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Translated from the Chinese.
Formatted Contents Note:
Translator's preface -- Translator's introduction -- Strategic assessments -- Doing battle -- Planning a siege -- Formation -- Force -- Emptiness and fullness -- Armed struggle -- Adaptations -- Maneuvering armies -- Terrain -- Nine grounds -- Fire attack -- On the use of spies.
Subject: Military art and science > China > Early works to 1800.
Strategy > Early works to 1800.
Leadership > Early works to 1800.
China.
Genre: Early works.

Available copies

  • 1 of 4 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Camden County Library.

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