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THE ART OF WARis 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 strategistSun Tzu, is composed of 13 chapters.
Each chapter is devoted to an aspect of warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics.
For almost 1,500 yearsThe Art of Warhas been the lead text in an anthology that would be formalised as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080.
The Art of Warremains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, lifestyles and beyond.
This version ofThe Art of Warhas been carefully adapted in toModern Englishto allow for easy reading.
Each chapter is devoted to an aspect of warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics.
For almost 1,500 yearsThe Art of Warhas been the lead text in an anthology that would be formalised as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080.
The Art of Warremains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, lifestyles and beyond.
This version ofThe Art of Warhas been carefully adapted in toModern Englishto allow for easy reading.