The Art of War

Author: Sun Wu
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: This book's table of contents introduction: I. The Art of War; II. The Art of Battle; III. The Art of Strategy; IV. The Form; V. The Momentum; VI. The; VII. The Art of Competition; VIII. The Nine Changes; IX. The Art of Marching. This book is one of the series "National Treasure Library of Chinese Classics," including The Art of War, The Art of Battle, The Art of Strategy, The Form, The Momentum, The, The Art of Competition, The Nine Changes, The Art of Marching, The Terrain, The Nine Lands, The Art of Fire, and The Art of Spies, totaling over 7,000 words. The entire book is permeated with the ideas and methods of simple materialism and primitive dialectics, profoundly revealing the complex relationships between war and politics, diplomacy, economy, and natural environment. It comprehensively discusses the interaction and mutual restraint between the subjective initiative of the military strategist and the objective laws of warfare, as well as the real conditions. It thoroughly elaborates on the universal laws of war and the important principles for guiding warfare. "The Art of War" has been in existence for over 2,500 years since its completion, making it one of the earliest and most influential military theory masterpieces in China and the world. It has been revered by later generations as the "Holy of the Military," "Marvelous Book of Martial Arts," "Forefather of Eastern Martial Arts," and "World-renowned Classic of Military Strategy." Although many military books have been published after "The Art of War," as Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, said: "Among all military strategies, none surpasses Sun Wu's." The application of "The Art of War" in military practice has been even more widespread. From the Warring States period to the modern era, almost all strategists and military leaders have been directly or indirectly influenced by Sun Wu's military thoughts and tactical strategies.