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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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The Art of War (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Lionel Giles; Edited by Damian Stevenson
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R753
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Written in China more than 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The
Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of
military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed
in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only
battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and
psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can
be applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly
by Japanese businessmen and in fact was touted in the movie Wall
Street as the corporate raider's bible.
This is the most important book ever written about warfare and
conflict. Lionel Giles' translation is the definitive edition. The
Art of War can be used and adapted in every facet of your life.
This book explains when and how to go to war, as well as when not
to. Learn how to win any conflict whether it be on the battlefield
or in the boardroom. This deluxe edition contains two versions of
The Art of War. The first has no commentary so that you can immerse
yourself directly in Sun Tzu's work. The second version includes
Lionel Giles' indispensable commentary.
The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on
military strategy in the world. It has had a huge influence on
Eastern military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. Sun Tzu
recognized the importance of positioning in strategy and that
position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical
environment and the subjective opinions of competitive actors in
that environment. He taught that strategy was not planning in the
sense of working through a to-do list, but rather that it requires
quick and appropriate responses to changing conditions. Planning
works in a controlled environment, but in a competitive
environment, competing plans collide, creating unexpected
situations. The Art of War has also been applied to business and
managerial strategies.
Sun Tzu's classic on military strategy is profound and absolutely
clear. It is valuable in the political and business world today. We
present the definitive translation, by Lionel Giles, assistant
curator at the British Museum and Keeper of the Department of
Oriental Manuscript.
First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
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The Art of War (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Lionel Giles
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R512
R352
Discovery Miles 3 520
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Featuring the Chinese text on the left and the English translation
on the right, this beautifully bound edition of Sun Tzu's classic
text makes a unique gift or collector's item. Written in the sixth
century BCE, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still widely read and
consulted today for its timeless, piercing insights into strategy
and tactics. Napoleon, Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and
General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration
from it. Beyond the world of war, business and management gurus
have also applied Sun Tzu's ideas to office politics and corporate
strategy. This edition of The Art of War is printed on high-quality
paper and bound by traditional Chinese book-making techniques. It
contains the full 13 chapters on such topics as laying plans,
attacking by stratagem, weaponry, terrain, and the use of spies.
Sun Tzu addresses different campaign situations, marching, energy,
and how to exploit your enemy's weaknesses. This edition is an
essential addition to any library, whether you're fascinated by the
philosophy of warfare, Chinese history, or even
twenty-first-century business.
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