The Art of War

The definitive translation of Sun-tzu's timeless classic of military strategy, Art of War

Sun-tzu's Art of War is almost certainly the most famous study of strategy ever written. This treatise has been credited with influencing some of the most legendary military operations. Beyond the battlefield, people far and wide have long turned to Art of War for advice on how to succeed in various competitive situations, and companies around the world now make this book required reading for their executives.

In this translation, Chinese warfare scholar Ralph D. Sawyer places Art of War in its proper historical context, outlining several battles that Sun-tzu either conducted or that may have influenced him, and offers an edition that is uniquely accurate and accessible.


Author: Sun Tzu
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 02/11/1994
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.24h x 5.46w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780813319513
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/02/1994

About the Author
Ralph D. Sawyer, a leading scholar of Chinese warfare, has worked extensively with major intelligence and defense agencies. After studying at MIT and Harvard, Sawyer has spent over thirty years lecturing and doing international consulting work focused on China.