The Art of War

By: Sun Tzu

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“The Art of War” is a Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu in the 5th century BC. It consists of 13 chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of warfare and provides advice on strategy, tactics, and military organization. The central themes of the book are the importance of flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, the value of strategic deception, and the need to understand and exploit the weaknesses of one’s opponent. The book is still widely read and studied today, not only as a classic of military strategy but also as a work that provides insights into the nature of leadership and the dynamics of conflict.

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From Wikipedia: The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu (“Master Sun”), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills or art related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalized as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Far Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, politics, sports, lifestyles and beyond.

The book contains a detailed explanation and analysis of the 5th-century BC Chinese military, from weapons, environmental conditions, and strategy to rank and discipline. Sun also stressed the importance of intelligence operatives and espionage to the war effort. Considered one of history’s finest military tacticians and analysts, his teachings and strategies formed the basis of advanced military training for millennia to come.

The book was translated into French and published in 1772 (re-published in 1782) by the French Jesuit Jean Joseph Marie Amiot. A partial translation into English was attempted by British officer Everard Ferguson Calthrop in 1905 under the title The Book of War. The first annotated English translation was completed and published by Lionel Giles in 1910. Military and political leaders such as the Chinese communist revolutionary Mao Zedong, Japanese daimyō Takeda Shingen, Vietnamese general Võ Nguyên Giáp, and American military generals Douglas MacArthur and Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. are all cited as having drawn inspiration from the book.

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Number of Unique Covers: 150

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The Master

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The Middle Kingdom

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The Warring States Capital

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The Great Enemies

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The 6th Chapter – Weak Points and Strong

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The 3rd Chapter – Attack by Stratagem

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The 1st Chapter – Laying Plans

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The 5th Chapter – Use of Energy

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The 7th Chapter – Maneuvering an Army

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Numbered eBooks: 100

Number of Unique Covers: 100

Number of 1:1 Covers: 100