The Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy (Military Strategy, Tactics, and Diplomacy, #1) (Sun Tzu, #1) (Capstone Classics, #2)

by Sun Tzu

Learn the strategy and philosophy of China's most celebrated military theorist with this highly readable and informative edition of The Art of War.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the best known and most highly regarded book on military strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is from ancient China, its principles and advice are timeless-as applicable in the boardroom as they are on the battlefield.

Unlike contemporary translations that have focused too heavily on applying this military classic to corporate conflicts, this definitive interpretation maintains the impact of the original. Written for martial artists by a martial artist, it is free of academic commentary and ambiguous metaphors, as Hanshi Kaufman uses straightforward prose to explain Sun Tzu's message. Like the original, this new interpretation is divided into thirteen sections, each presenting vital information on military strategy ranging from assessing opposing armies and the proper treatment of troops to the use of spies.

• ISBN10: 0804830800
• ISBN13: 9780804830805
• Publish Date: 15 April 1996 (first published 1 January 1908)
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 26 February 2022
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Language: English

Reviews

[manonblackbeak]

Pensé que sería aburrido, pero no, fue interesante y lo disfrute mucha más de lo que esperaba.

[Michael @ Knowledge Lost]

Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ is one of the most talked about books on war or even business strategy. It only took me a few hours to read but it feels like it would take a lifetime to fully understand. There is so much in this book, notable things like ‘one must choose one’s battles’, ‘research, planning, organization and a positive attitude are important to success’, ‘one should observe due diligence’ and ‘embrace change’. Many have used and applied The Art of War into many different aspects of modern art and it is easy to see how it would work in everyday situations. There really isn’t much to say about this book. It’s just a straight-down-the-line book on basic strategy for diplomacy and conflict.