Essential Classics of National Studies - Collected Annotations of The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Author: Huang Puming, Zhao Haijun proofread
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Publishing Date: 2002-12-01
Features: "The Art of War" is one of the most important components of China's excellent traditional culture, a military treatise that elaborates on the universal laws guiding warfare. Its military thought has had a profound influence on later generations, revered by generations of military strategists as the standard. At the same time, "The Art of War" is also an outstanding philosophical work, deeply impacting the thoughts and ways of thinking of the Chinese nation and even Eastern people. Today, its profound thoughts are reflected in various disciplines, and its (:) are quoted spontaneously by people in all walks of life. The influence of the thought of "The Art of War" far exceeds the realm of military affairs, beyond the land of China, and transcends the boundaries of time and space. It is a treasure that the Chinese nation has contributed to all of humanity, and a common wealth of the people of the world. "The Art of War" was written by Sun Wu, a famous military strategist of the Spring and Autumn Period. Sun Wu was from the state of Qi, and his ancestors were warriors who fought in armor for the Qi kings generation after generation. "The Art of War" has a long history, and during its long process of transmission, it has undergone various changes such as textual evolution, version improvement, and abundant annotations.