The Art of War: New Translation - Hardcover

Sun-tzu

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1566192978 ISBN 13: 9781566192972

Publisher: Barnes & Noble, 1994

Synopsis

An illuminating new look at the classic primer on warfare. Distinguishing itself from many previous versions, this contemporary translation of Sun-Tzu's landmark text acknowledges the work first and foremost as a masterpiece of military strategy. Translator Ralph Sawyer provides the most detailed introduction and commentary yet offered on the text, its author, and his age. Get inside the head of Sun-Tzu, and find out which significant historical battles influenced his thinking. Sawyer's exhaustive biographical research helps you separate the myth from the elusive man himself. Immerse yourself in the mindset of the Chinese military organization through an extensive overview of its history as well as its tactical use of chariots, horse and cavalry, armor and shields, and swords. Several supplementary sections illuminate relevant portions of the recently discovered tomb texts and "lost writings," reputed to be earlier variants of the standard version. A glossary identifies figures and terms for the convenience of readers unfamiliar with Chinese history and writings.

About this title

About the Author

Ralph D. Sawyer, one of America’s leading scholars in Chinese warfare, has worked extensively with major intelligence and defense agencies. After studying at MIT and Harvard and a brief stint of university teaching, Sawyer has spent the past thirty years lecturing and doing international consulting work focused on China.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese

Edition details

• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1566192978
• ISBN 13: 9781566192972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 374