The Art Of War (including Commentaries With Original Unabridged Giles Translation) [Paperback]

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 Tzus 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