The Art of War
Published on 19. November 2020
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-83940-664-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written by military general Sun Tzu in Ancient China, The Art of War provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations. Despite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetrating theories are used today as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
1132 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83940-664-5 (9781839406645)
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Sun Tzu was an accomplished general and strategist in China who lived during the Spring and Autumn period (771 - 485BC). His treatise The Art of War is the most famous military text ever written and remains influential to this day.
Lionel Giles (1875-1958) served as assistant curator at the British Museum, specialising in Chinese literature and history. He is most notable for his translation of ancient Chinese texts, including The Art of War and The Analects of Confucius.