The Art of War: Complete Texts and Commentaries (2) (Shambala Pocket Classics Ser.)

Synopsis

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. The translations, by the renowned translator Thomas Cleary, have all been published previously in book form, except for The Silver Sparrow Art of War, which is available here for the first time. This collection contains:The Art of War: This edition of Sun Tzu's text includes the classic collection of commentaries by eleven interpreters.Mastering the Art of War: Consisting of essays by two prominent statesmen-generals of Han dynasty China, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ji, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on episodes from Chinese history to show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's principles.The Silver Sparrow Art of War: A version of Sun Tzu's Art of War based on a manuscript of the classic text discovered at a Chinese archeological site in China's Shandong Province in 1972, which contains previously unknown fragments.Note: The electronic edition of this book does not contain The Lost Art of War, as seen in the paperback edition.

Copyright:

2000

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780834827301

Related ISBNs:

9781590302255

Publisher:

Shambhala

Date of Addition:

10/11/19

Copyrighted By:

Thomas Cleary

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Military, Nonfiction, Self-Help, Business and Finance, Philosophy

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Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Translator:

Thomas Cleary