The Art of War [Paperback]

Like Machiavelli'sThe Princeand theJapanese Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu'sThe Art of Waris as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China. Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classicThe Art of Waris the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu regularly applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and was touted in the movieWall Streetas the corporate raider's bible.

Providing a much-needed translation of this classic, Samuel Griffith has made this powerful and unique work even more relevant to the modern world. Including an explanatory introduction and selected commentaries on the work, this edition makes Sun Tzu's timeless classic perfectly accessible to modern readers.

The Art of Waris among the greatest classics of military literature ever written. Sun Tzu warfare is as applicable today as when the book was written some 2,500 years ago....Pick upThe Art of Warand read it. --General A.M. Gray,Marine Corps Gazette

As a reflection of the Chinese mind, this little work is as relevant as any Confucian classic. --The Times(London)

Westerners have dozens of books to choose from if they want to learn about Japanese philosophy and military tactics....But when the Japanese, especially those in business, want information on the subject, many turn to an ancient Chinese, not Japanese, military manual,The Art of War....Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts. --Boardroom Reports

Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts. --BoarlÃ*