The 36 Stratagems: A Treasury of Classical Chinese Literature (New Edition)

Author: Zhao Li, translated and commented by Wang Shiying
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Publishing Date: 2006-05-01
Features: In ancient China, military strategy books were numerous, forming a grand collection. Over three thousand are recorded, and more than a thousand have been preserved to this day. Among them, "The 36 Stratagems" is particularly esteemed. As the old saying goes, "In war, like Sun Tzu, use the 36 stratagems." This shows that the rich content of wisdom covered by "The 36 Stratagems" has always been highly valued. Today, as humanity has entered the high-tech era, people still hold a deep affection for "The 36 Stratagems," drawn by its profound "cleverness" and "wisdom." They believe it can not only be applied to military strategy but also be extended to various related fields such as politics, economics, philosophy, life, management, and the business world. "The 36 Stratagems" is one of China's most enduring and widely disseminated popular military strategy books. It compiles the "strategies" and "deceptive tactics" of generations of military strategists, earning the reputation of a classic book on military law and strategy. Many of its stratagem names and phrases are well-known to people, shining with sparks of wisdom. It can be used not only in military affairs but also in enlightening people's minds. This book not only presents the original text with translations but also focuses on "comments." The comments aim to accurately grasp the spirit of the original text, draw on the strengths of various schools of thought, and provide necessary explanations and research on the meaning, origin, and usage of the stratagem names. It also emphasizes citing appropriate battle examples and other historical materials, striving to cover both ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign. This is intended to provide readers with some perceptual materials, enhancing readability and interest.