The Art of War (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Barnes & Noble Classics)

The work of a fifth-century B.C. heir to the knowledge amassed by a clan of experts of arms and fighting, The Art of War is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom. Sun Tzu's terse but probing aphorisms come down to us throught the millennia as a practical guide to achieving success by coming to a deeper understanding of the nature of conflict. The Art of War is an essential tool for modern corporate warriors battling to gain the advantage in the boardroom and for anyone looking for advice on how to gain the upper hand in confrontations and competitions.

Here Lionel Giles's famed 1910 translation, laced with commentary from the most illustrious names in Chinese military and historical literature, is brought up to date for today's readers. Excerpts from the work of Western writers and thinkers, ancient and modern--generals, poets, political leaders, and other observers--expand on points made by the master. This new edition offers Sun Tzu's timeless classic both with and without annotation, making it more accessible to aspiring leaders and students of war than ever before. Sun Tzu's incisive blueprint for battlefield strategy is as relevant to today's combatants in business, politics, and everday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China.

Very Good- condition. Light age tanning/soiling. Light edge/corner wear. Clean and tight.

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