The Ultimate Art of War

Explore the strategic genius of the ancient world with 'The Ultimate Art of War.' This comprehensive guide, published by Random House in 2019, delves deep into Sun Tzu's timeless military treatise, recognized as the earliest-known text on warfare and strategy. Condition: BRAND NEW, this beautifully bound paper-over-boards edition features 328 pages filled with 200 digestible lessons carefully curated to illuminate Sun Tzu's wisdom.

Each lesson is a doorway to understanding classic strategies, ranging from 'Do not press a desperate enemy' to 'Control your troops through the bond of loyalty.' Enhanced by approximately 250 stunning illustrations, including strategic diagrams, line drawings, and exquisite calligraphy, this book makes the wisdom of The Art of War not only accessible but visually captivating.

Designed for scholars, strategists, and anyone interested in war tactics, this first step-by-step guide breaks down the 13 chapters into manageable lessons, making complex ideas easier to grasp. This ultimate guide also includes the iconic 1910 translation by Lionel Giles, enriched with commentary that captures various academic interpretations, ensuring that you understand the nuances and differences in modern translations alongside historical Chinese perspectives.

Whether you're reading for self-improvement, academic study, or professional development, 'The Ultimate Art of War' is your essential resource for mastering the art of strategy. Don't miss this opportunity; enjoy FREE shipping on your order, though please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Expect delivery within 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786782717
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 328


Description:
Composed in the 5th century BC, Sun Tzu's Art of War is the earliest-known treatise on military strategy, and is still hugely popular around the world for its perceptive tactical advice to commanders on how to win at war with minimal bloodshed.

Aimed at all those who want to study the text in depth, this is the first step-by-step guide to the famous treatise, breaking down the 13 chapters of the original into 200 easily digested lessons, from 'do not press a desperate enemy' to 'control your troops through bond of loyalty' to 'when you are weak, beware attack', all accompanied by comprehensive commentary and clarified with around 250 illustrations. Making the lessons even more memorable and easy to understand, the black/red illustrations include strategic diagrams, evocative line drawings and beautiful calligraphy.

This ultimate guide to Art of War includes the classic 1910 translation by Lionel Giles and commentary that takes into account all academic interpretations of the text, highlighting differences between modern translations as well as the perspectives of historical Chinese commentators. No other edition compares and contrasts the viewpoints of different contemporary translators, or explains exactly what each section of this often enigmatic text actually means.

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