Thirty-Six Stratagems

Author: Sun Tzu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The Art of War is a military classic that classifies and explains strategies of war in vivid and concise language. It summarizes the ancient Chinese military and strategic thought into thirty-six stratagems, with most of the stratagems named after idioms, making them vivid, easy to understand, and widely popular. It does not focus on theoretical elaboration but transforms the essence of ancient military theory into practical strategies for defeating enemies. Each stratagem has a clear purpose and practical value, making it a popular introduction to ancient Chinese military classics. The Art of War has been widely applied not only in the military field but also in non-military fields since its inception. This book has had a profound influence both domestically and internationally. In line with the principles of innovation and the promotion of tradition, we have engaged authoritative experts and scholars from the Military Academy of Science to comment on, annotate, and translate the original text. The comments are concise and insightful; the annotations are accurate and refined; the translation is smooth, fluent, and vivid. The Art of War in this new illustrated edition selects classic battle examples from ancient military history to accompany each stratagem, accompanied by illustrations meticulously drawn by renowned artists. It is truly a richly illustrated book, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely read while enhancing your strategic thinking and wisdom.