Sun Tzŭ on the Art of War: The Oldest Military Treatise in the World by Sunzi
"Sun Tzŭ on the Art of War: The Oldest Military Treatise in the World" by Sunzi is an ancient Chinese military treatise written in the 5th century BC. Composed of 13 chapters, each explores different aspects of warfare, strategy, and tactics. This influential text emphasizes intelligence operations, environmental conditions, and military discipline. For centuries, it has shaped military thinking across East and West, inspiring leaders from Mao Zedong to Douglas MacArthur. Its
timeless wisdom on strategy continues to resonate far beyond the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sunzi, active 6th century B.C. |
|---|---|
| Translator | Giles, Lionel, 1875-1958 |
| Title | Sun Tzŭ on the Art of War: The Oldest Military Treatise in the World |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Luzac & Co.,1910. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War |
| Credits | Ronald Grenier (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Internet Archive/University of Toronto libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military art and science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | War -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66706 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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