The Art of War
(Author) Sun TzuDesigned to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This is a new translation of The Art of War for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance it is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. This edition rediscovers the essential clarity of the ancient masterpiece, cited by generals from a dozen Chinese dynasties, international business leaders, and modern military field manuals. It also contains a full commentary on Sun Tzu, the man and his ideas, contemporary of Confucius and Buddha; and a critical guide to further reading. This is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s best-known classics. This edition is translated and edited by Jonathan Clements.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu was a Chinese military strategist and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period. His most notable work, "The Art of War," is a seminal text on military strategy and tactics that has had a profound influence on military theory and practice. Sun Tzu's writing style is concise and insightful, with a focus on the importance of deception, flexibility, and strategic thinking in warfare. His contributions to literature include advancing the understanding of warfare and leadership, as well as the application of strategic principles in various fields beyond the military. "The Art of War" remains his most famous work and continues to be studied and applied by military leaders, business executives, and scholars around the world.
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