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Author:

Sunzi, active 6th century B.C., author.

Title:

The art of war / translated, edited and introduced by Peter Harris.

Edition:

First Vintage Classics edition.

Publisher:

Vintage Classics,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

303 pages : 1 map ; 21 cm

Subject:

Military art and science--China--Early works to 1800.
Strategy--Early works to 1800.
Leasership--Early works to 1800.

Other Authors:

Harris, Peter, 1947- writer of introduction. translator, writer of introduction.

Other Titles:

Sunzi bing fa. English

Notes:

In English, translated from the Chinese. Translation of: Sunzi bing fa. Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-34) and index.

Contents:

Chronology -- The Chinese dynasties -- Map -- section 1. The text: Calculations ; Starting a battle ; Planning an attack ; Form ; Circumstance ; The empty and the solid ; Armies contending ; Nine variations ; The army on the move ; Forms of terrain ; Nine terrains ; Attack with fire ; Using spies -- section 2. The text with selections from the traditional commentators -- Appendix: On the eleven commentators.

Summary:

"A new translation of the ancient Chinese military classic that is widely admired by military and business strategists--with an introduction that provides sweeping historical context, and notes featuring contemporary commentary on Sun Tzu's wisdom over the centuries. For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has provided leaders with essential tactical and management advice. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone in the West for achieving success, whether on the battlefield or in business." -- Amazon.

Series:

Vintage classics

ISBN:

0593314662
9780593314661

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1243263463

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)