
Sun Tzu (traditional Chinese: 孫子; simplified Chinese: 孙子; pinyin: Sūnzǐ) was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thought. Sun Tzu is revered in Chinese and East Asian culture as a legendary historical and military figure. His birth name was Sun Wu (traditional Chinese: 孫武; simplified Chinese: 孙武) and he was known outside of his family by his courtesy name Changqing (Chinese: 長卿). The name Sun Tzu—by which he is more popularly known—is an honorific which means "Master Sun". Sun Tzu mastered the military science of ancient China and created the military doctrine of asymmetrical warfare. According to it, an attack on the enemy should begin only after the enemy has no opportunity to either defend or counterattack. It was used in the wars in the era of the Warring States in ancient China (about 475–221 BC). It differs from the modern interpretation of asymmetric military strategy. The ancient warriors used to call it the Victorious Methods of Warfare (sheng er zhan zhi), but it has the same meaning as the modern asymmetrical military strategy. The ancient professional warriors used it in individual combats against the enemies in the wars. As a result, a variety of armed and unarmed combat combinations have been created for various combat situations as the individual battle plans. Those combat combinations had specific names, descriptions and classifications. Sun Tzu's historicity is uncertain. The Han dynasty historian Sima Qian and other traditional Chinese historians placed him as a minister to King Helü of Wu and dated his lifetime to 544–496 BC. Modern scholars accepting his historicity place the extant text of The Art of War in the later Warring States period of 475 to 221 BC, based on its style of composition and its descriptions of warfare. Traditional accounts state that the general's descendant Sun Bin wrote a treatise on military tactics, also titled The Art of War. Since both Sun Wu and Sun Bin were referred to as "Sun Tzu" in classical Chinese texts, some historians believed them identical, prior to the rediscovery of Sun Bin's treatise in 1972. Sun Tzu's work has been praised and employed throughout the arc of East Asian military history since its composition, and eventually earned global attention. During the twentieth century, The Art of War grew in popularity and saw practical use in the Western world as well. It remains influential in many contemporary competitive endeavors across the modern world beyond military strategy and warfare, including espionage, culture, governance, business, and sports.
Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on Sun Tzu to warfare and civilization have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business and everyday life. The Art of War is a book which should be used to gain advantage of opponents in the boardroom and battlefield alike.
"Book One of The Warrior SeriesSun Tzu and Sun Pin's timeless strategic masterpieces are constantly analyzed and interpreted by leaders worldwide. For the first time ever, author D.E. Tarver explains the classic texts, The Art of War by Sun Tzu and The Art of Warfare by Sun Pin, in plain English.War is the perfect training ground for teaching Sun Tzu's ancient philosophies to attaining victory over an opponent. The Art of War outlines the steps for outwitting the enemy, be it an army of 10,000 or an unresponsive client.The Art of War teaches leaders strategies to attain victory by:Knowing when to stand up to an opponent, and when to back down.How to be confident without being overly confident.Considering the cost of the campaign before launching an attack.Avoiding an opponent's strengths and striking his weaknesses. ""The one who is first to the field of battle has time to rest, while his opponent rushes into the conflict weary and confused. The first will be fresh and alert. The second will waste most of his energy trying to catch up."" Be the first to the battlefield with The Art of War."
The Art of War by the Chinese general Sun Tzu is one of the most influential books of military strategy ever written. For more than 2,000 years, its aphoristic insights and wisdom have been applied in a wide variety of disciplines, ranging from the business and legal professions to the martial arts and sports. The Art Other and Other Classics of Eastern Thought collects Sun Tzu's classic text and six other landmark books of Eastern philosophy and learning, including the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu, The Works of Mencius, and the Confucian Analects, Doctrine of the Mean, and Great Learning of Confucius. The Art Other and Other Classics of Eastern Thought is one of Barnes & Noble's leatherbound classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for every home library.
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The two political classics in this book are the product of a time of intense turmoil in Chinese history. Dating from the Period of the Warring States (403-221BC), they anticipate Machiavelli's The Prince by nearly 2000 years. The Art of War is the best known of a considerable body of Chinese works on the subject. It analyses the nature of war, and reveals how victory may be ensured. The Book of Lord Shang is a political treatise for the instruction of rulers. These texts are anything but armchair strategy or ivory-tower speculation. They are serious, urgent and practical responses to the desperate situations in which they were written. They have been immensely influential both inside and outside China.
by Sun Tzu
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
Two classic works of military strategy that shaped the way we think about The Art of War by Sun Tzu and On War by Karl von Clausewitz, together in one volume “Civilization might have been spared much of the damage suffered in the world wars . . . if the influence of Clausewitz’s On War had been blended with and balanced by a knowledge of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War .”—B. H. Liddel HartFor two thousand years, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been the indispensable volume of warcraft. Although his work is the first known analysis of war and warfare, Sun Tzu struck upon a thoroughly modern “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” Karl von Clausewitz, the canny military theorist who famously declared that war is a continuation of politics by other means, also claims paternity of the notion “total war.” On War is the magnum opus of the era of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars.Now these two great minds come together in a single volume that also features an introduction by esteemed military writer Ralph Peters and the Modern Library War Series introduction by Caleb Carr, New York Times bestselling author of The Alienist . (The cover and text refer to The Art of War as The Art of Warfare, an alternate translation of the title.)
The Art of WarBy Sun Tzu, Translated by Lionel Giles.The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world.Sun Tzu emphasized the importance of positioning in military strategy.The Tao Te ChingBy Lao Zi, Translated by James Legge.The Tao Te Ching was written around the 6th century BC by the sage Laozi. It is fundamental to the Philosophical Daoism.Grab a copy of this ancient Chinese wisdom classics.Specially formatted for Kindle, with easy navigation Table of Content, and adjustable font size
A arte da guerra é um dos tratados militares mais lidos e influentes de todos os tempos. Em meio à tensão entre os Sete Reinos Combatentes que lutavam pela supremacia sobre o território da China medieval, o brilhante estrategista Sun Tzu elaborou preceitos e estratagemas que revolucionaram para sempre a forma de encarar grandes batalhas e desafios, tanto na guerra como na vida.
by Sun Tzu
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
“War is merely the continuation of politics by other means.” - Clausewitz. Strategy Six Pack brings together six essential texts for military Machiavelli’s The Prince The Art of War by Sun Tzu Battle Studies by Ardant du Picq Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne Julius Caesar’s The Gallic Wars On War by Carl von Clausewitz In addition to these six master texts, there is also an image gallery and a link to a free audio recording of The Art of War. Each work has been newly revised and expertly edited with notes, images and a table of contents. Centuries of tactical wisdom distilled into one awesome e-book. Military Science has never been more thoroughly represented in one single volume. “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” - Sun Tzu.
"The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is attributed to Sun Tzu (also referred to as "Sunzi" and "Sun Wu"), a high ranking military general, strategist and tactist. The Art of War has also been applied to business and managerial strategies. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is said to be the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time, and is still read for its military insight which can be applied to business and managerial strategies as well.Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a widely influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and Eastern philosophy. Aside from his legacy as the author of The Art of War, Sun Tzu is revered in Chinese and the Culture of Asia as a legendary historical figure. His birth name was Sun Wu, and he was known outside of his family by his courtesy name Changqing. The name Sun Tzu by which he is best known in the West is an honorific which means "Master Sun".
El tratado que ha inspirado a estrategas, políticos y escuelas de negocios en una nueva versión directa del chino.Traducción de David Sevillano LópezDesde hace unos dos mil quinientos años, El arte de la guerra de Sun Tzu ha proporcionado consejos a líderes y estrategas sobre las mejores tácticas en el campo de batalla, el manejo de los subordinados o el empleo de la astucia y el engaño. Texto fundamental de la tradición china, también en occidente se ha vuelto una lectura esencial a la hora de buscar el éxito en la vida personal, en los negocios o en cualquier otro ámbito en que se deban resolver conflictos con eficacia.Please This audiobook is in Spanish.
by Sun Tzu
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
Collected here in this 4-in-1 omnibus are the most important books ever written on the art of 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu; 'On War' by Carl von Clausewitz; 'The Art of War' by Niccolo Machiavelli, and 'The Art of War' by Baron De Jomini. These four books will give you as complete a view on the art of war as you can attain. Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' is the most important book ever written about warfare and conflict. Lionel Giles' translation is the definitive edition and his commentary is indispensable. '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. Although Carl von Clausewitz participated in many military campaigns, he was primarily a military theorist interested in the examination of war. 'On War' is the West's premier work on the philosophy of war. Other soldiers before him had written treatises on various military subjects, but none undertook a great philosophical examination of war on the scale of Clausewitz's. 'On War' is considered to be the first modern book of military strategy. This is due mainly to Clausewitz's integration of political, social, and economic issues as some of the most important factors in deciding the outcomes of a war. It is one of the most important treatises on strategy ever written, and continues to be required reading at many military academies. Niccolo Machiavelli considered 'The Art of War' to be his greatest achievement. Here you will learn how to recruit, train, motivate, and discipline an army. You will learn the difference between strategy and tactics. Machiavelli does a masterful job of breaking down and analyzing historic battles. This book of military knowledge belongs alongside Sun-Tzu and Clausewitz on every book shelf. Antoine-Henri Jomini was the most celebrated writer on the Napoleonic art of war. Jomini was present at the majority of the most important battles of the Napoleonic Wars. His writing, therefore, is the most authoritative on the subject. In this fully illustrated version of 'The Art of War', he "The art of war, as generally considered, consists of five purely military branches, - Strategy, Grand Tactics, Logistics, Engineering, and Tactics. A sixth and essential branch, hitherto unrecognized, might be termed Diplomacy in its relation to War. Although this branch is more naturally and intimately connected with the profession of a statesman than with that of a soldier, it cannot be denied that, if it be useless to a subordinate general, it is indispensable to every general commanding an army."
by Sun Tzu
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
The Book Contains The Art Of War or The Articles Of Suntzu and The Sayings Of Wutzu. The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician.
⭐ UNA OBRA QUE HA INSPIRADO A LÍDERES MUNDIALES A LO LARGO DE LOS SIGLOS ⭐✅ Descubre la sabiduría atemporal de El Arte de la Guerra de Sun Tzu, un clásico que ha sido la guía definitiva para estrategas y líderes durante siglos. Esta obra maestra, escrita por el legendario estratega militar chino, ofrece lecciones valiosas no solo para la guerra, sino también para la vida, los negocios y la toma de decisiones.👉 ¿Qué hace especial a El Arte de la Guerra?➡ Estrategia Sun Tzu enseña cómo ganar sin conflictos y manejar situaciones difíciles con inteligencia.➡ Sabiduría Atemporal: Sus enseñanzas son útiles para cualquier época y cultura, aplicables desde la gestión hasta la estrategia.➡ Aprender a adaptarse y aprovechar al máximo los recursos es clave para el éxito.➡ Liderazgo y Sun Tzu ofrece valiosas lecciones para liderar con integridad y tomar decisiones informadas.➡ Inspiració Más allá de la estrategia militar, este libro inspira a mejorar el liderazgo y el pensamiento estratégico.💡Con El Arte de la Guerra, explorarás conceptos fundamentales como la evaluación de tus fortalezas y debilidades, la importancia del conocimiento del terreno y del enemigo, y cómo utilizar la ventaja competitiva a tu favor. Ya seas un profesional, empresario o simplemente alguien interesado en el crecimiento personal, este libro te proporcionará herramientas invaluables para navegar en el complejo mundo actual.
Sun-Tzu's 'Art of War' is perhaps the most important book ever written about warfare. It 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. The wisdom of the ages is distilled here, and no one has ever written a book about war that has become more important or replaced or topped the knowledge in this book. Niccolò Machiavelli considered his 'Art of War' to be his greatest achievement. Here you will learn how to recruit, train, motivate, and discipline an army. You will learn the difference between strategy and tactics. Machiavelli does a masterful job of breaking down and analyzing historic battles. These two books of military knowledge belong side-by-side on every bookshelf, and now you can have them in one volume as East meets West.
This elegantly designed edition of The Art of War includes four of history's key The Art of War , The Prince , On War , Instructions to His Generals .Collected in this elegant volume are four of the most influential military and political treatises in history . Originally written for a specific purpose, the principles conveyed through these strategy texts are universal and timeless, and continue to illuminate and inspire.Whether you approach this reading for its historical significance or choose to apply this knowledge toward achieving success in your own life, you will be enriched. This stunning clothbound hardcover features a slipcase, ribbon marker, historical timeline, and comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the history of each text .This highly produce volume The Art of WarIn the oldest and most influential strategy text in existence, Sun Tzu’s teachings (c. 6th century BC) on how to successfully respond to and handle situations of conflict is a must-read for business leaders of today. The PrinceWritten during the Italian Renaissance, Niccolo Machiavelli's (1469–1527) astute observations on how to read people and situations, especially for acquiring and maintaining political power, is a classic primer for politicians and business leaders alike. On WarDrawing on his experience in the Prussian military, General Carl von Clausewitz’s (1780–1831) examination of the realities of warfare, including its moral and psychological aspects, is required reading at military academies. Instructions to His GeneralsEstablishing Prussia as a major force by successfully defeating French, Russian, and Austrian armies during the Seven Years' War, Frederick the Great's (1712–1786) advice on leadership, strategy, tactics, and discipline continues to be relevant.The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding of the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.This translation presents the classic from the point of view of its background in the great spiritual tradition of Taoism, the origin of psychology, science, and technology in East Asia and the source of the insights into human nature that underlie this most revered of handbooks for success. Translated from a standard collection of commentaries on Sun Tzu's text by eleven interpreters, the work has been edited by Thomas Cleary to bring out the meaning of the principles of strategy. In addition, the translator provides an extensive introduction discussing the content and background of the book.
L'antica sapienza di Sun Tzu distillata in un affascinante percorso di attualizzazione pratica. Per vincere nei "campi di battaglia" della vita di ogni giorno. L'arte della guerra (v sec. a.C.) è uno dei più diffusi trattati di strategia militare e gestione dei conflitti, che dimostra ancora oggi tutta la sua validità al di fuori dell'ambito bellico. L'essenzialità del messaggio lo ha reso un longseller di culto per chiunque voglia raggiungere un obiettivo nella vita e nel lavoro: dal manager al creativo, dallo sportivo al seduttore. Nel corso dei secoli il trattato è diventato un punto di riferimento per tutti coloro che vogliono affermarsi in ogni contesto. Riletto da uno dei più accreditati strateghi italiani di marketing - esperto di filosofie orientali - il manuale viene qui applicato alla vita quotidiana e alla modernità, e ci insegna ad adottare le migliori tattiche nel rapporto con se stessi e con gli altri, nell'ambiente familiare e sociale, nel mondo del lavoro e degli affari, nelle nuove forme di comunicazione massmediale, nei saperi, nelle arti e nel futuro che verrà. "Se vuoi la pace preparati alla guerra" dicevano gli antichi, e Sun Tzu non si smentisce aiutandoci ad affrontare le quotidiane battaglie con le persone che incontriamo, con i colleghi di lavoro, i business partner, la banca e persino il gestore telefonico, spronandoci anzitutto a vincere il più acerrimo nemico interiore: la paura.
Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on Sun Tzu to warfare and civilization have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business and everyday life. The Art of War is a book which should be used to gain advantage of opponents in the boardroom and battlefield alike.
The most popular of the bestselling classics of strategy from Europe and Asia are combined in this beautiful, pocket-sized boxed set. Included are Thomas Leary's translations of Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War; the medieval Art of Worldy Wisdom by Balthasar Gracian; and The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius.
Военната стратегия на Сун Дзъ е известна и широко разпространена на Запад. Преди две столетия мисионер за първи път я превежда на френски език. Нейните принципи са изучавани и използвани от Наполеон. През последните две хилядолетия тя е най-важният военен трактат в Азия -китайските, японските и корейските военни теоретици и професионални войници я изучават задължително.Концепцията на книгата предизвиква дискусии и страстни философски дебати, като приковава вниманието на много влиятелни личности."Изкуството на войната" е един от най-древните и задълбочени военни трактати на Китай. Книгата се приписва на историческия персонаж Сун У от края на VI в. пр. Хр. Съществува и друга версия, която датира ръкописа в периода на "Борещите се царства", т. е. VІ-ІІІ в. пр. Хр. Трета версия анализира самия текст, съпоставяйки го с по-рано открити източници, които го ситуират някъде във втората половина на V в. пр. Хр.Едва ли някога ще се установи единомислие за действителната дата. Проблем е също и автентичността на текста - т. нар. традиционалисти изключително емоционално защитават тезата за съществуването на Сун Дзъ. Възможно е историческата личност Сун У да е съставил вътъка на книгата. Най-същественото се е предавало от поколение на поколение, в семейството или в училище, а с годините се е променяло и придобивало все по-широко разпространение. Най-ранният текст вероятно е бил "редактиран" от знаменития потомък на Сун Дзъ - Сун Бинем, който също е използвал неговото учение в своите "военни методи". Ясно прозират следите на даоистки концепции и този трактат се дискутира и във философски план.Множество пасажи от "Изкуството на войната" се срещат в други, много по-късни военни трактати. Това навежда на мисълта, че военната стратегия на Сун Дзъ е най-старата и е ценена повече от която п ла било друга.Пренесеният през вековете текст на Сун Дзъ е структуриран в тринайсет глави, всяка от които е посветена на конкретна тема. Много съвременни китайски военни специалисти продължават ла смятат книгата за органически цялостно произведение, изтъкано от вътрешна логика и развитие на единна сюжетна линия. Въпреки това обаче родството между предполагаемо свързаните пасажи е трудно да се установи или изобщо липсва. Читателят може да забележи, че основните концепции са внимателно логически обработени, което потвърждава авторството на един човек или че текстът е подложен на единна обработка.Подобни военни трактати са намерени погребани в могила на ханската династия Лин. Те включват вариант на "Изкуството на войната". В находката традиционният текст е изменян минимално и само когато промяната изяснява части, неразбираеми преди.Във времето, когато е бил създаден трактатът, военните действия вече са се превърнали в действителна заплаха за съществуването на всички държави. Сун Дзъ разбира, че към военна мобилизация и към привеждане на армията в действие трябва да се прибягва с голяма сериозност. Цялостният му подход за воденето на война е дълбоко аналитичен, изисква щателна подготовка и необходимостта да се формулира обща стратегия преди началото на кампанията.
Waxkeep has compiled three of history's greatest texts on strategy, and combined them in an easy to navigate collection with a linked table of contents. This collection includesThe Art of War by Sun Tzu (Lionel Giles translation)On War by Carl von ClausewitzThe Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli (W.K. Marriott translation)
This collection includes seven of the most famous military texts of ancient China. Highlighted by Sun Tzu's The Art of War, this new translation brings to light several texts that display an understanding of strategy and warfare that still has relevance millennia after their original publication. Each of these texts presents a uniquely eastern understanding of warfare that emphasises speed and stealth over brute strength. From the 11th-Century AD onwards, these texts became required reading for Chinese military officers.
Bookshub. co.inThe Art of The Art of War' is an ancient Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly known to be the definitive work on military strategy and tactics of its time. It has been the most famous and influential of China's Seven Military Classics, and for the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name.Sun Tzu believed war to be an essential wrongdoing that must be got rid of whenever it can be. The war should be fought fleetingly to reduce economic decline. Sun Tzu harped on the significance of placement in military tactics. The planning to position an army must be dependent on the stipulations in the physical surroundings and the subjective thoughts of various militants in those conditions. He believed that strategy cannot be considered as planning with respect to glancing through a previously decided list. It is better represented by the fact that it needs speedy and suitable reactions to altering situations. Planning gives results in restrained surroundings. But in case of an altering environment, similar plans come in each other's ways and give rise to undesired outcomes. It has had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond.The Book of Five Along with Sun Tzu's the art of War, the book of five rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. It analyses the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was a mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess-and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in the book of five rings. This brilliant manifesto is written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life.
by Sun Tzu
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
L’arte della guerra, ispirato agli insegnamenti di Sun Tzu, fu probabilmente scritto nel IV secolo a.C. ed è pertanto considerato il più antico manuale bellico. È ispirato a un unico chiarissimo principio: il modo migliore per essere certi di vincere una guerra è assicurarsi la vittoria ancora prima di cominciare a combattere. Ciò significa studiare l’avversario, i suoi punti di forza e di debolezza; conoscere alla perfezione il terreno di battaglia, ma anche i propri limiti; giocare di sorpresa, con manovre e scelte tattiche inaspettate; e soprattutto contare sulla massima velocità nelle informazioni (che saranno carpite al nemico da un nutrito esercito di spie) e nell’organizzazione delle contromosse. Tutto ciò farà sì che ogni azione abbia la massima efficacia possibile ed eviti inutili stragi. L’arte della guerra è diventato oggi un libro di culto anche per migliaia di manager e dirigenti aziendali.
This deluxe gift edition The Art of War and other classic Chinese military texts is presented with a striking, foil-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers.Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these seven texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. These seven texts display an understanding of strategy and warfare still relevant more than 2,000 years after they were originally written. Together, they present a uniquely eastern tradition of warfare that emphasizes speed, stealth, and cunning. Today they offer invaluable sight into leadership and corporate strategy. The Art of War , Wuzi , Wei Liaozi , Taigong's Six Secret Teachings , The Methods of the Sima , Three Strategies of Huang Shigong , and Questions and Replies Between Emperor Taizong of Tang and General Li Jing .ABOUT THE The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
...Сунь-цзы жил почти за пятьсот лет до нашей эры. Его трактат о военном искусстве долгое время не был известен в Европе. Его не читали ни Ганнибал, ни Цезарь, ни Наполеон, ни Суворов. Но тот, кто знает историю их войн и сражений, прочтя сочинение Сунь-цзы, увидит, что основные принципы искусства управлять войсками, завоевывать соседей, убивать и грабить не менялись на протяжении тысячелетий. Менялось и совершенствовалось только оружие, с помощью которого все это делают люди…
The Art of War, The Prince, and The Book of Five Rings are three historical pieces that deal with strategy.The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise, and each chapter within the treatise is devoted to a distinct aspect of warfare and how that applies to military strategy and tactics. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has had a profound influence on East Asian and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, and beyond.Machiavelli composed The Prince as a practical guide for ruling an empire. Within his treatise, Machiavelli aims to provide strategies on how to govern a nation, conquest of new territories, and dealing with integration of the peoples of new territories. Machiavelli also lays out his strategy for defense, military, and the qualities a prince should have to govern properly.The Book of Five Rings is a Japanese text that has been regarded as a treatise on the strategy for winning. The five chapters, "rings", refer to the idea that there are different elements of battle, just as there are different physical elements in life. The Book of Five Rings was known as the holy grail for samurai; it lays out strategy on how to defeat an enemy by using tactics such as throwing them off guard and creating confusion, among other techniques.