Classic Stories of the 36 Stratagems

Author: Xing Tao
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The book "The 36 Stratagems" has no accurate date or author to be traced to this day, and it has never been included in the military chronicles of past dynasties. "The 36 Stratagems" is a comprehensive book of wisdom and strategy that summarizes the outstanding military thought and rich struggle experience of ancient China. It brilliantly encapsulates the essence of wisdom and strategy throughout Chinese history, representing the crystallization of wisdom accumulated over thousands of years by the working people of ancient China. It is one of the classic works highly valued by strategists both at home and abroad, and is considered a remarkable military book that can be called "a collection of intellectual enlightenment and the pinnacle of strategic wisdom."
"The Classic Stories of the 36 Stratagems" not only preserves the original form of the 36 stratagems but also interprets their modern meanings from a fresh perspective. From content to form, it is unique and full of novelty. Each stratagem in the book includes explanations, annotations, and remarks, as well as legendary anecdotes, strategy kits, and practical examples of their application. The legendary anecdotes serve as the initial interpretation of each stratagem, bridging the past and present to elucidate the principles behind them. The term "legendary anecdotes" refers to stories or phrases from ancient cultural texts, many of which have been condensed into idioms and have become the essence of modern Chinese.
The strategy kits analyze and annotate the 36 stratagems from a modern perspective, explaining their meanings and countermeasures in terms of military strategy and interpersonal conduct. The practical examples are selected from classic texts such as the Zuo Zhuan, Zhan Guo Ce, Shiji, Han Shu, Zizhi Tongjian, and the Twenty-Four Histories, covering themes related to military and political struggles. The content includes various experiences and cases of military and political conflicts, as well as military thought and war strategies, showcasing a glimpse of China's traditional military cultural heritage.
The entire book of "The Classic Stories of the 36 Stratagems" spans over 300,000 words and features over 1,500 military and historical illustrations, summarizing more than 300 practical examples of strategy application. It allows readers to appreciate the brilliance of "military strategy like Sun Tzu and the 36 stratagems" through vivid and engaging text and exquisite images.