The Art of War (Including Commentaries with Original Unabridged Giles Translation) - Tapa dura

This THE ART OF WAR includes commentaries, references, footnotes and the Original Unabridged translation by Lionel Giles of the British Museum. It includes all 13 Chapters with historical notes for the reader to review and contemplate Sun Tzu’s teachings as it applies to their life.

THE ART OF WAR is game theory from the year 514 B.C.  It is divided into 13 chapters covering all the steps of battle, be it in the office or across continents.  Topics include, “Five Essentials for Victory,” “Tactical Dispositions,” “Maneuvering,” and many more. 

No student of influence should be without this historic philosophy book on leadership. This Value Classic Reprint provides a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

The Table of Contents is as follows:

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION                  3

Sun Wu and His Book     3

The Text of Sun Tzu        13

The Commentators         15

Appreciations of Sun Tzu              18

Apologies for War            19

I. LAYING PLANS               23

II. WAGING WAR             26

III. ATTACK BY STRATAGEM         29

IV. TACTICAL DISPOSITIONS        33

V. ENERGY          36

VI. WEAK POINTS AND STRONG                41

VII. MANEUVERING        46

VIII. VARIATION IN TACTICS        53

IX. THE ARMY ON THE MARCH    57

X. TERRAIN         66

XI. THE NINE SITUATIONS             72

XII. THE ATTACK BY FIRE                  90

XIII. THE USE OF SPIES    94