The Art Of War The Oldest Military Treatise In The World

"The English translation by Lionel Giles of this famous classic, the notes, as well as the original Chinese text found in the 1910 first edition are reproduced here. A Wade-Giles - Pinyin Conversion Chart has been added to make this classic more accessible to the modern Chinese language student."--Cover.

Widely regarded as "The Oldest Military Treatise in the World," this landmark work covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communication, and supplies; the use of terrain, fire, and the seasons of the year; the classification and utilization of spies; the treatment of soldiers, including captives, all have a modern ring to them.

Complexities of meaning and historical interpretations illustrate the timelessness of Sun Tzu's treatise on war.

The Art of War is a beautifully illustrated retelling of one of Chinese literature's most celebrated and influential books.