This book comprises two parts. One is a translation of what Sun Tzu wrote, together with some comments from Chinese generals who lived shortly after. These comments are explanations for what Sun Tzu meant. What Sun Tzu wrote were chapters that were a collection of points, each point a short piece of advice, which was usually a broad generality on one hand and a universal truth on another. As such, much of what he wrote, although essentially designed for Chinese infantry and chariots of the fourth century BC (or thereabouts), are in many ways just as applicable today.
The second part is a description of what we know about the history of the period, and how Sun Tzu (if there were actually a Sun Tzu!) fitted into his time. What is given is very extensive; I do not know whether it is accurate because distant history usually involves some degree of interpretation, but the authors/compilers of the historical aspects appear to have covered most of the possibilities.
There are two reasons for purchasing "The Art of War". The first is to obtain the text attributed to Sun Tzu, and assuming you wish to do this, any such book will probably do. The second is to obtain the auxiliary information, and for this I highly recommend this version.
Ian Miller, author of Troubles.
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club?
Learn more
Join or create book clubs
Choose books together
Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Flip to back
Flip to front
Follow the Author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.
|
Price
|
New from | Used from |
|
Audible Audiobook, Unabridged
"Please retry"
|
$0.00
|
Free with your Audible trial | |
Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
-
Apple
-
Android
-
Windows Phone
-
Android
To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number.
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Customer reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017
Verified Purchase
Picture is deceiving
By Cindy on August 2, 2017
The picture on this item is NOT what I recived , instead I got a softcover cheap copy.!! I have tried to get a refund but they keep giving me the runaround, even when I filed a claim they don’t comply.!! These people are deceiving & fraudulent on what they’re selling here you expect a hard cover well made book & you revive a cheap softcover book.
By Cindy on August 2, 2017
Images in this review
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2009
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
Verified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
J Findlater
Good but a little dry.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2017Verified Purchase
jerry m
Classic translation. Beautifully bound and boxed.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2020Verified Purchase
Angela
5 stars for a most Beautiful cover. Have only dipped in to date
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2014Verified Purchase
Ayy
Good.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2014Verified Purchase
Didine
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2016Verified Purchase
