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The Art of War Paperback – Bargain Price, February 11, 1994

by Sun Tzu (Author), Ralph D. Sawyer (Translator)

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The definitive translation of Sun-tzu's timeless classic of military strategy, Art of War

Sun-tzu's Art of War is almost certainly the most famous study of strategy ever written. This treatise has been credited with influencing some of the most legendary military operations. Beyond the battlefield, people far and wide have long turned to Art of War for advice on how to succeed in various competitive situations, and companies around the world now make this book required reading for their executives.

In this translation, Chinese warfare scholar Ralph D. Sawyer places Art of War in its proper historical context, outlining several battles that Sun-tzu either conducted or that may have influenced him, and offers an edition that is uniquely accurate and accessible.

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February 11, 1994
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081331951X
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978-0813319513
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1550L
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This book is about a military strategy classic that has influenced legendary military operations and is now required reading for executives worldwide.
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“If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if his orders are clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers.”
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The art of war, then, is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one’s deliberations, when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field. 4. These are: (1) The Moral Law; (2) Heaven; (3) Earth; (4) The Commander; (5) Method and discipline.
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This new translation of the ancient Chinese military treatise includes chapters of historical analysis touching on its relevance to today's corporate environment.
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"A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture."
―Robert L. O'Connell, author of Fierce Patriot

"I am convinced that this translation...will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come."
―Robin D.S. Yates, McGill University

"Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare...a fascinating book."―Arther Ferrill, author of The Origins of War

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basic Books; First Edition (February 11, 1994)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 081331951X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0813319513
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1550L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 11 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 0.94 x 8.25 inches

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Sun Tzu is thought to have been a military general and adviser to the king of the southern Chinese state of Wu during the sixth century BCE. Although some modern scholars have called his authorship into doubt, the world's most influential and enduring treatise on military strategy, The Art of War, bears his name.
Sun Tzu fue un general, estratega militar y filósofo de la antigua China. El nombre por el que lo conocemos es en realidad un título honorífico que significa «Maestro Sun». Su nombre de nacimiento era Sun Wu y fuera de su familia era conocido por su nombre de cortesía, Changqing. Tradicionalmente se le considera el autor de El arte de la guerra, un influyente tratado sobre estrategia militar. Sun Tzu ha tenido un impacto significativo en la historia y culturas china y asiática, tanto por escribir El arte de la guerra como por ser una figura histórica legendaria.
Históricamente se le sitúa en el período de las Primaveras y Otoños de China (722-481 a. C.) como general militar al servicio del rey Helü de Wu, que vivió c. 544-496 a. C. Los estudiosos modernos aceptan su lugar histórico al situar la creación de El arte de la guerra en el período de los Reinos Combatientes (476-221 a. C.) con base en las descripciones militares del texto y a la similitud de su prosa con la de otros trabajos creados a comienzos de la etapa de los Reinos Combatientes.
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My son asked for this book. It was so easy to purchase and have delivered in time for Christmas.

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If you just want the basic version of the book, get a shorter less expensive version but if you want every comment and footnote possible to really understand this book, get this one.

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Brian S.

The Art of War - and so much more

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Ralph Sawyer's book contains a tremendous amount of information about The Art of War. About 20% of the book is Sawyer's translation of Sun Tzu's theories (The Art of War). My quick take is that Sawyer's translation is excellent. The rest of the book contains historical background information, introductions, and extensive notes.

The translated text is interesting and easy to read (which is why I give Sawyer high marks for the translation. On the plus side, Sawyer provides a tremendous amount of detailed information. On the other hand, Sawyer's text isn't particularly well written; the readability is only passable.

More importantly, Sawyer deserves credit for the extensive notes (which contain an amazing amount of additional information) and a thorough bibliography.

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It is a good quality product.

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It is the same product as described by the seller.

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