“ralph sawyer”

The ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu is universally recognized as the greatest military strategist in history, a master of warfare interpretation. This condensed version of his influential classic imparts the knowledge and skills to overcome every adversary in war, at the office, or in everyday life.... More

In "The Tao of Spycraft," for the first time anywhere Ralph Sawyer unfolds the long and venerable tradition of spycraft and intelligence work in traditional China, revealing a vast array of theoretical materials and astounding historical developments. Encompassing extensive translations of relevant ... More

A perfect companion to the bestselling "Art of War, " this fascinating book provides lessons from ancient China on the dynamics of conflict.Wang Chen, a ninth-century military commander, was sickened by the carnage that had plagued the glorious T'ang dynasty for decades. "All within the seas were po... More

The "Ling Ch'I Ching" was first created by an unknown Chinese scholar who consciously sought to present the world with a more accessible oracle than the esoteric "I Ching," For centuries the "Ling Ch'I Ching"has been a popular divination device for attaining self-knowledge and wisdom. Like its more ... More

"One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies was compiled in the fifteenth century, during the Ming Dynasty, as a handbook of tactics based on Chinese military classics. Translated into English for the first ti"One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies was compiled in the fifteenth century, during the Ming Dynasty, a... More

"They eat people and cook the bones, the officers have no thought to turn outside-- these are the troops of Sun Pin." This graphic description from the Shih Chin depicts the awesome army commanded by Sun Pin, a direct descendent-- probably the great-grandson-- of the legendary Sun Tzu. Sun Pin studi... More

The history of China is a history of warfare. Wars have caused dynasties to collapse, fractured the thin facade of national unity, and brought decades of alien occupation. But throughout Chinese history, its warfare has been guided by principles different from those that governed Europe. Chinese str... More

China's official histories are replete with intriguing examples of incendiary and aquatic warfare being employed (particularly by the outnumbered) in pivotal roles to turn the tide of battle. In his new book "Fire and Water," best-selling author Ralph Sawyer traces the dynamic evolution and developm... More

From antiquity, the history of China has been marked by invading tribes, warring states, and popular uprisings. This heritage of conflict produced a body of martial literature exploring the fundamental principles of warfare and their methods of employment. Fully aware of the tragic consequences of b... More