The Art of War (Chinese-English Parallel Text) (Master Classics Library)

Author: Sun Tzu; Yuan Shibin
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Publish Date: 1998-07-01
Features: "Master Classics Collection," systematically introduces a series of classic academic works by world-renowned thinkers, philosophers, political scientists, historians, and psychologists, including authoritative English translations of ancient Chinese philosophical classics. It provides high-quality reading materials for English learners and academic resources for researchers in various social sciences. The series is rich in content, beautifully produced, and each volume includes an introductory essay written by renowned experts and scholars. Foreign Language Press views the publication of this series as a culturally beneficial and foundational project. The Art of War is a famous ancient Chinese military treatise traditionally attributed to Sun Wu, a great military strategist of the Warring States period. This treatise is universally recognized by countries worldwide as one of the most philosophically profound and deeply influential military works. Its profound and mysterious dialectical content, profound and sophisticated military theories, fresh and distinctive practical style, and literary language as exquisite as pearls. It encompasses philosophical thinking and the laws and principles of war elaborated under the guidance of these philosophical and cultural awarenesses, which continue to shine with brilliance to this day. The Art of War is an outstanding military work of ancient China, its influence extending to all corners of the world, even being used as a required course at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.