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- The world's most famous military treatise, in an acclaimed translation The perfect books for the true book lover, Penguin's Great Ideas series features twelve more groundbreaking works by some of history's most prodigious thinkers.
- About the Author: Little is known about Sun-tzu (544-496 B.C.) and his life during the Warring States period after the decline of the Zhou dynasty, but his classic work, The Art of War, has been one of the central works of Chinese literature for 2500 years.
- 112 Pages
- Philosophy, Eastern
- Series Name: Penguin Great Ideas
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About the Book
The ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu is universally recognized as one of the greatest military strategist in history, a master of warfare interpretation. This condensed version of his influential classic imparts the knowledge and skills to overcome every adversary in war, at the office, or in everyday life.Book Synopsis
The world's most famous military treatise, in an acclaimed translation The perfect books for the true book lover, Penguin's Great Ideas series features twelve more groundbreaking works by some of history's most prodigious thinkers. Each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique type-driven design that highlights the bookmaker's art. Offering great literature in great packages at great prices, this series is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the Great Ideas that have shaped our world. Offering ancient wisdom on how to use skill, cunning, tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent, this bestselling 2000-year-old military manual is still worshipped by soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom as the ultimate guide to winning.
Review Quotes
"The strategic advice that [The Art of War] offers concerns much more than the conduct of war. It is an ancient book of proverbial wisdom, a book of life." --John Minford, from the Introduction
About the Author
Little is known about Sun-tzu (544-496 B.C.) and his life during the Warring States period after the decline of the Zhou dynasty, but his classic work, The Art of War, has been one of the central works of Chinese literature for 2500 years. John Minford (editor/translator/introducer) is the translator of the acclaimed Penguin Classics edition of I, Ching and a professor of Chinese at the Australian National University in Canberra.Dimensions (Overall): 7.06 Inches (H) x 4.36 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)
Weight: .18 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Penguin Great Ideas
Sub-Genre: Eastern
Genre: Philosophy
Number of Pages: 112
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Sun-Tzu
Language: English
Street Date: May 30, 2006
TCIN: 77252720
UPC: 9780143037521
Item Number (DPCI): 247-52-1337
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.18 pounds
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