The Art Of War

Sun-Tzu is a landmark translation of the Chinese classic that is without a doubt one of the most important books of all time. Popularly known as The Art of War, Sun-Tzu is one of the leading books on strategic thinking ever written. While other books on strategy, wisdom, and philosophy come and go, both leaders and gentle contemplators alike have embraced the writings of Sun-tzu.Sun-Tzu is not simply another of many translations already available, but an entirely new text, based on manuscripts recently discovered in Linyi, China, that predates all previous texts by as much as one thousand years. In translating the text, researcher and interpreter J. H. Huang traced the roots of the language to before 221 B.C. to get to the original intent; Besides offering a wonderfully clear translation, Huang adds an introduction to the history behind Sun-Tzu and his own comments on the meaning of the text. In addition, Sun-Tzu includes six appendices, five of which were uncovered at Linyi and are not found in other editions.The writings of Sun-tzu have stood the test of time, and J. H. Huang's Sun-Tzu is the edition for the next millennium and beyond.From Publishers WeeklyThis new translation of the ancient Chinese military treatise includes chapters of historical analysis touching on its relevance to today's corporate environment.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Review"A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture."?Robert L. O'Connell,author of Arms and Men: A History of Warm Weapons, and Aggression"I am convinced that this translation...will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come."?Robin D.S. Yates, Burlington Northern Professor of Asian Studies, Dartmouth College,"I am convinced that this translation...will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come.""Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare...a fascinating book."?Arther Ferrill,author of The Origins of War: From the Stone Age to Alexander the GreatAbout the AuthorRalph D. Sawyer, one of America?s leading scholars in Chinese warfare, has worked extensively with major intelligence and defense agencies. After studying at MIT and Harvard and a brief stint of university teaching, Sawyer has spent the past thirty years lecturing and doing international consulting work focused on China.