Great Canon of Sun Tzu's Military Strategy [Complete 10 Volumes]

Author: Qiu Xingfu
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Sun Tzu is one of ancient China's most renowned military strategists and practitioners. His military treatise, The Art of War (also known as Sunzi Bingfa or Wuzijun), has been revered by later generations as the "Military Classics" and the "Holy Canon of Military Studies." Sun Tzu is also hailed as the "Military Sage," the "Divine Warrior," and the "Teacher of Generations of Military Strategists." For over two thousand years since the Warring States period, he has been admired by people. The Art of War is not only China's earliest military treatise but also the world's earliest, holding a significant position in the history of military studies both in China and abroad. It has been esteemed and valued by generations of military and political leaders. In the modern world, Sun Tzu is revered not only by the military and political elites but also by the business community. Many Western economic theorists believe that economic competition and commercial rivalry are akin to military struggles, sharing similarities in strategy and tactics, intelligence gathering, battlefield selection, offensive and defensive transitions, and the timing of operations. As a result, many economists and business leaders have turned to military theory to seek the best approaches for economic development. Among numerous military works, The Art of War has received special attention. Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School, two of the most prestigious in the United States, have listed The Art of War as a required reading for future managers, even mandating memorization of certain chapters. Two major American business consulting firms specialize in applying the art of war, as represented by Sun Tzu, to market development and product competition, developing a comprehensive theory that has been favored by many large American companies.
Western military, political, and economic circles have been intensely studying The Art of War, inspiring and motivating one another, yielding continuous research findings and a steady stream of talent. They engage in high-level discussions and in-depth explorations on the subject of Sun Tzu's thought system and its value in the modern era. Their research applications span military, political, diplomatic, economic, educational, commercial, corporate, athletic, and medical fields. Particularly in applying Sun Tzu's ideas to analyze changes in the global strategic landscape, predicting the development trends of international relations in a multipolar world, observing the trends of modern society, formulating contemporary international strategies, and addressing fierce global economic competition—these groundbreaking advancements have attracted worldwide attention.
The teachings of Sun Tzu have been widely disseminated and applied, and his name is now ranked even before Alexander the Great, Caesar, Hannibal, Napoleon, Souvorov, and Clausewitz in the pantheon of figures revered by the West. This represents a unique contribution of the Chinese nation to world civilization.
The international community's fervent and in-depth study, learning, and application of Sun Tzu's strategies to formulate their own strategic and competitive tactics is a testament to his legacy. As the homeland of Sun Tzu and his descendants, in the fiercely competitive modern world, driven by the principle of "attacking the enemy before they attack you," it is even more imperative to study and apply The Art of War, tapping into this treasure trove of wisdom to serve the construction and development of China's comprehensive national strength.