The Art Of War

The timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" is as effective in the modern boardroom as it was on the ancient battlefield, providing simple strategies for success and victory. Now this dual-language edition offers even greater insight by allowing readers to directly compare the Chinese characters of Sun Tzu with the highly respected English translation of Lionel Giles. Also included are commentary and historical notes from the translator to further illuminate Sun Tzu's strategy, advice, and philosophy.

The Art of War even though written in China more than 2,000 years ago is still a valuable resource for military education. Sunzi is an honorific title bestowed on Sun Tzu. Besides writing The Art of War Sunzi is also the first realist in international relations theory. The Art of War is the first known attempt to formulate a rational basis for the planning and conduct of military operations. Master Sun's two-thousand-year-old advice on war strategy appears twice: first by itself and then interspersed with commentary, mostly by Chinese scholars, attesting to the text's philosophical relevance to modern culture. The principles of war outlined in this volume are still used by Chinese generals. The Art of War is one of the most influential books in China and has been studied by military personal all over the world.