Thirty-Six Stratagems · Sun Tzu's Art of War

Author: Zhong Lei
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The ancient Chinese civilization has provided modern people with an immeasurable spiritual wealth. Among them, "The Art of War" and "The 36 Stratagems" embody the highest achievements of ancient Chinese military thought and are considered classics in the history of world military. Sun Tzu's military thought is primarily reflected in "The Art of War," which consists of approximately 6,000 characters and 13 chapters. The entire book summarizes the rich experience and general principles of war, proposing strategic and tactical principles for combat. "The 36 Stratagems," centered on dialectical thinking, analyzes and discusses relationships in war such as (), (), (), and (). Based on the theory of yin and yang's mutual generation and restraint in the Bagua, it explains the general principles of war. It not only provides guidance for warfare but also offers insights into complex interpersonal relationships and treacherous business competitions. During the writing process of this book, in addition to the original text, translation, and the origins of the stratagems' names, practical examples from ancient and modern China and the world have been included to help readers grasp and apply them more flexibly.