Sun Tzu's Art of War - Sun Bin's Art of War - Chinese Classics Collection

Author: Pian Yuqian
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: "The Art of War," commonly known as "Sun Tzu," is recorded in the "Bibliography of the Han Dynasty" as "Sun Tzu's Art of War." It is one of the surviving military treatises in Chinese history. The current canonical version consists of thirteen chapters: "Planning," "Operations," "Stratagems," "Formations," "Momentum," "The Art of Infiltration," "The Art of War," "Nine Changes," "Mobilization," "Terrain," "The Art of War in Nine Terrains," "Fire Tactics," and "Espionage." Its content is vast and profound, with highly summarized theories, rigorous logic, and endless practical applications. It is not only a shining gem in the classical military cultural heritage of China but also an important part of the treasure trove of traditional Chinese culture. As an outstanding representative of classical Chinese military studies, "The Art of War" possesses a very comprehensive and complete system, reflecting the relationships between war and politics, economy, culture, and other aspects.