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Art of War
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The Art of War, the world's oldest treatise on warfare, has been studied by leaders for centuries. Dated to about the fifth century BCE, The Art of War is considered the oldest treatise on war in the world. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty,...
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The Art of War, the world's oldest treatise on warfare, has been studied by leaders for centuries.
Dated to about the fifth century BCE, The Art of War is considered the oldest treatise on war in the world. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of thirteen chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare, such as planning offences, military combat, and the employment of spies.
Influential in Eastern civilisation for millennia and in Western culture since its first translation in the eighteenth century, the teachings of this book have been applied to scenarios as varied as office politics, the Vietnam War, and American football.
Featuring gilded edges and a heat-burnished cover, this edition of The Art of War is a stylish addition to your bookshelf.
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ISBN: 9781667209609
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 March 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Canterbury Classics
Edition: 2nd Edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 331g
Pages: 232
About the Author
Sun Tzu (544 B.C.β496 B.C.) was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher from the Zhou Dynasty, whoΒ has had a significant impact on Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as an author of The Art of War as well as through legend.
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